Charles was born on May 24, 1930 in Longmont, to Elmer C. Rasmussen, Sr. and Sadie Slinde Rasmussen. Raised on the family farm, he attended Longmont High School graduating in 1948. He played on the varsity football team, was active in FFA.
Charles served his country during the Korean War in the 1st Marine Air Wing. After returning he joined his father and then partnered with his brothers Leonard and Famuer.
The family has for years, and continues to be, successful farmers in Weld County.
Charles cared deeply for Longmont and enjoyed being an involved citizen and volunteer. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where he served on the Church board for a number of years. He was a member of 4-H and was a leader, he served on the Boulder County Fair Board and was on the Boulder White Rock Ditch Board.
Preceding him in death are his parents and two sisters Harriet Rasmussen and Shirley Rasmussen.
Surviving is his sister Sonja Walek of Ft. Morgan; four brothers Elmer Jr., Howard, Leonard and Famuer Rasmussen all of Longmont; and numerous nieces and nephews.
No visitation hours are scheduled.
Private graveside services will be held at Longmont Mountain View Cemetery with Pastor Mark Peterson officiating.
Contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1000 W. 15th, Longmont, CO 80501.
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