Danny F. Rasmussen, age 65 of Miles City, passed away on September 11, 2016, after a long battle with cancer.
Danny was born on June 4, 1951 in Moorhead, MN and soon moved to Nashua MT.
His parents divorced and he moved to Bozeman with his brother, sister, mother and step father. After several years of being subjected to parents of acute alcoholism, he moved to Chinook to live with his father.
At the completion of high school he was drafted in the U.S. Army. After being released with an honorable discharge, he met the love of his life and spent the next 41 years married to his soul mate Kristen Holje.
Danny’s primary work history was in retail, either in the corporate world or later on in private entrepreneurship.
Danny and Kristen were truly blessed with their only child, Daen Scott. She was the center of their worlds with every breath she drew.
Danny leaves behind his two mentors that guided and supported him during the troubled years and were soul mates till the day he died, Jack Cowlishaw of Bozeman and Darry Chapman of Chinook. His aunt and uncle; Sharon and Allen Rasmussen of Fort Ransom, ND, and their four beautiful children; Rita, Wayne, Luke and Jason. My many and dear friends of Miles City that are too numerous to mention here, but to whom I shared much fellowship, love and brotherhood. My darling sister Diane, whom I deeply loved. Holly Holje, my sister-in-law and is an angel on earth. My beautiful daughter Daen and her husband Jeremy and their two beautiful children, Gavin and Vivianne. Danny’s wife who is his guiding light, eternal, unwavering love strength of character and true soul mate.
A graveside gathering will be held at Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Miles City on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. A reception will follow immediately at the VFW. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorials be made to the Wake Up And Lace Up Foundation of Miles City. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is assisting the family in these arrangements.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
3:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 14, 2016
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
3:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 14, 2016
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Dannette Cremer says
Kristen,
Sorry to hear of Danny’s passing. I always enjoyed visiting with him and listening to his stories. He always had a smile on his face. He will be missed. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
Beth Ann Wiedeman says
Kris: sorry to read of Dan’s passing. He fought a long and hard fight. I just saw him at the grocery store, and he expressed the ever fighting spirit. Love and prayers to you and your daughter.
Randy and Keri Kraus says
We are so sorry to hear of Danny’s passing! I always enjoyed visiting with him at NAPA in Forsyth. Our prayers go out to his family and friends.
Terry Virag says
Kris. So sorry for the loss. I was real fond of Danny in all his endeavors. I had many good times talking with him and he will be missed. May God bless you
KAY CARLSON says
Daen, Jeremy and family,
I am so sorry. I will be keeping you close in my heart and prayers.
Darbie Karch and Family says
Will be keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Really enjoyed working with him years ago.
Jeff and Bonnie Boggs says
Daen and family, Jeff and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. When we would come for Jeff’s Dr. appointments, we always enjoyed your loving comments about your folks. It was obvious that you were so proud of them and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Napa of Forsyth says
Danny helped me more than I could ever begin to describe. Once you got to know him you would see one of the biggest and kindest hearts.
Your family is in our prayers.
Tim Fulton
Terri Newby says
Kris and family,
I will hold my memories, of all the wonderful conversation with Danny, very close. What a character! I’ll miss his opinions, advice, teasing about being a Redsox fan, the pointing out of what I was doing wrong, and sometimes right, and so much more. I truly admire that he was always true to himself, in spite of what anyone else thought. I’ll miss him.
May God bless you all, and wrap his loving and comforting arms around all of you.
Mike, Lisa and Anthony Miller says
Kris,
We are sorry for your loss. Danny took great care of our grandpa when he was alive. I will truly miss having him come out and offer to help me in my yard, offering to lend me tools, and telling me I work way to hard. God Bless his soul and God Bless you.
Pam & Karl Rogge says
Kris and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Hold on to the good memories. God Bless
Mary Ann Stockhill Liles & Jim Liles says
Dear Kris & family,
We are so sorry to hear of Danny’s passing and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. We got to know Danny when he managed Osco Drug in Miles City and he was so much fun, teasing about sports loyalties and always with a smart pun or funny joke. He will be missed. May God be with you.
Patrick Leeds says
I was sorry to hear about the passing of Dan. We grew up together in Chinook. I have a lot of fond memories playing drums to Creedence’s Suzie Q. Our thoughts and prayers are withe the family and friends on this tragic loss.
Karl Drga Family says
Kris,
Sorry for the loss of Danny. I will miss his outgoing personality and great stories. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Robert & Marie Mile says
We wanted to share our condolences with Danny’s family. It is never easy to have to say goodbye to a loved one. The pain of loss can be unbearable. Our Creator promises us that one day this pain will be just a memory. That beautiful promise can be found at Revelation 21:3,4. Our pain and suffering will be a thing of the past, and we can cry tears of joy as we welcome back the ones that we love so much. We hope you find comfort in those promises.
Carol and Warren Schuetzle says
Kris and family,
So sorry for your loss of Dan.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Greg & Juel Harshman says
Juel and I were in Danny’s class in Chinook. I’m glad Mike Gallus, now living in Australia, was able to be with Danny last month. I know Derryl will miss Danny greatly. Our graduating class of ’70 has lost 4 classmates in the last 6 months.
We are very sorry for the entire families loss.
AnneMarie Wallette says
Kris and Daen,
My prayers are with you. I can recall how much I enjoyed Danny as a person and as a coach of softball. He was the best kind of coach to have: fun while organized; encouraging while disciplined; and kind while being a role model. It’s been 20+ years since he was my coach and I can still remember things he taught me. He will be missed.
Rita and Randy Robinson says
Kris,
We just heard about Danny’s passing, we’re sorry we missed the service. He was so good to me when I worked with him at Osco and I considered him my friend, not just my boss. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Mark Shafrath says
I think of Dan often. We served together in W. Germany and those of us that got to know him, will always love him and cherish the time we had together. God Bless His Family.
CLINT Jacobson says
Kris,I thought I responded, but if a little late,I surely remember Dan as one of my best friends. I hope you arE doing well. I will always remember both of you as well as your daughter Dawn. Best regards. CLINT & Audrey, Groton, SD.