Joseph P. Rasmussen of Des Plaines for 50 years, born on March 15, 1928, he passed away in Naperville on August 26, 2016. Joseph was the beloved husband of the late Mary nee MacDonald; dear father of Mary Jo (Gary Morgan) Rasmussen, Mark (Patti) Rasmussen, Betsy (Bill ) Reuhl, Ann (Don) Beach, Tom (Julie Tjugum) Rasmussen and Paul Rasmussen; loving grandfather of Tom (Amy), Brian (Chelsea), Kyle, Jeff, Kelsey, Ryan, Kevin, Christie, Connor, and David; proud great-grandfather of Leena; fond brother of the late Leonard, late Robert, late Arthur and the late Albert Rasmussen. Visitation, Wednesday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St. (Northwest Hwy. / Rt. 14 at Rand Rd.), Des Plaines; funeral prayers Thursday 9:15 a.m. from chapel to St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines. Mass 10:00a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to your favorite local charity. For further information and direction call (847) 824-5155 or www.oehlerfuneralhome.com