Timothy Michael Rasmusson

Timothy Michael Rasmusson, 26, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Tim was born October 27, 1987 in Rochester to Steven and Jacqueline (Wright) Rasmusson. He was a 2006 graduate of Century High School and then went on to Winona State and graduated in 2010 from Dakota County Technical College. After graduation, Tim started working for The People's Energy Cooperative. Tim was a true sportsman and enjoyed hunting, traditional archery, and fishing. He had a love for music, playing his acoustic guitar and watching all his favorite teams, The Vikings, Twins and The Wild. Tim was so many things to so many people. Tim always took the time to give back by always being the first to volunteer his time and talents. Tim was fun, loving, a true gentleman, intelligent and had a large circle of friends and family that loved him and looked up to him. Above all, Tim was an incredible son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. Tim is survived by his parents, Steve and Jackie Rasmusson; sisters, Carlie and Jenna Rasmusson; grandparents, Lowell and Joanne Wright and Della Rasmusson and his beloved dog, Bailey. Tim is also survived by his Aunts and Uncles, Mark (Ladonna Knott) Wright, Michael (Lisa) Wright, Mary (Wes) Clark, Joyce (Marv) Clark, Lyla (John) Hagemeister, Linda Rasmusson, Gail (Roger Staloch) Rasmusson, Glenn (Sharon) Rasmusson, Marty Rasmusson; numerous cousins and a host of other family and friends. Tim was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lee Rasmusson. Visitation will be held 4:00-8:00PM Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW., Rochester. A memorial service to celebrate Tim's life will be held at 3:00PM Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Christ United Methodist Church, 400 5th Ave. SW., Rochester with The Rev. Michael Wuehler officiating. Family will also receive friends at the church from 2:00PM Tuesday until the time of the service.