Dr. Donald N. Rasmussen, D.V.M., 69, of Silex, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 26, 2014. He was born on October 23, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Alma (Brooks) Rasmussen. Don was raised in Stronghurst, IL along with his sister, Jean. While in high school, he worked for a horse trainer. After graduation, he attended Santa Monica Junior College, Western Illinois University and in 1971 earned his DVM from the University of Illinois Veterinary College in Urbana, Illinois. On July 2, 1967, he married Lenora (Nori) Johnson at Trinity Methodist Church in Keokuk, Iowa. After Don's graduation, the couple relocated to Ft. Madison,Iowa, then Albion, Illinois, working in veterinary practices. In 1977 in Boaz, Alambama, Don worked as a U.S.D.A. inspector. Dr. Rasmussen later joined and became a partner with the Troy & Wentzville Veterinary Clinics, Inc., retiring after 40 years as a veterinarian. His hobbies were musky fishing in Canada, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, coon hunting, deer hunting, and gardening. After his retirement, he and Nori traveled to Canada, Mexico, Israel, and much of the United States including Alaska. Don's priorities were faith, family and friends. His greatest joy was teaching his grandchildren gardening and fishing.

Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Lenora "Nori" Rasmussen: his children: Beth Rasmussen, David (Maggie) Rasmussen, and John Rasmussen, four grandchildren: Ryan, Preston, Eleanor and Victor, and his sister, Jean Billups of Burlington, Iowa, as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation to be held from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO, 63379.

A memorial service to be held also on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 7:00 p.m., at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Troy. Officiating Pastor Mark Payne.

Memorials may be made to the Calvary Church of Winfield or to the Lincoln County Medical Center Auxillary Nursing Scholarship Fund, c/o the funeral home.

Family and friends may visit our website at mccoyblossomfh.com to sign the on-line guest register.
Memorial gifts may be made to Calvary Chapel of Winfield or to the Lincoln County Medical Center Auxillary Nursing Scholarship Fund c/o the funeral home.