Rodney J. Rasmussen Obituary (1936

Rodney J. Rasmussen, age 89, of Pontiac, IL, passed away at 12:13 a.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Evenglow Inn, Pontiac. Cremation rites have been accorded. His visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, located at 903 W. Custer Ave, Pontiac, IL, 61764. Inurnment will take place at a later date at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Pontiac. Memorials in Rod’s memory may be made to the ALS Foundation or the Livingston County (Illinois) Historical Society. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is entrusted with his arrangements. Rod was born on January 9, 1936, in Pontiac, IL, to Lloyd and Verna (Brennan) Rasmussen. He married Barbara (Oswald) Rasmussen on June 21, 1958. She preceded him in death on October 16, 1996. He married Mary (Grimm) Rasmussen on September 9, 2000. She preceded him in death on October 20, 2005. Rod is survived by his children: Joseph (Jeannie Donovan) Rasmussen of Champaign, IL, Mary Rasmussen of Pontiac, IL, William Rasmussen of Pontiac, IL; grandchildren: Annie Rasmussen, Kyle Rasmussen, Alex (Jordan DePerez-Rasmussen) Rasmussen, Kate Rasmussen, Sofia (Lissandro) Rasmussen-Ortiz, Elise Rasmussen; and four great grandchildren. Rod is preceded in death by his beloved parents and wives. He was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pontiac, IL. Rod graduated in 1954 from St. Paul High School in Odell, IL. He then attended St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, IN. After college, he joined the United States Marine Corps. After his honorable discharge, Rod worked in graphics arts at Johnson Press, Shanebrook Graphics, and Flying Color Graphics. He retired in 1992. Rod was an extremely gifted artist. He enjoyed painting with watercolors, oils, and pastels. He was also an advanced and accomplished wood carver. Another pastime Rod enjoyed throughout his life was refurnishing furniture. He also enjoyed traveling and golfing during his retirement years. Above all, Rod loved his family. He made countless memories with his family and friends. Those memories will forever be cherished by those who loved him. Rod was a devoted husband, a wonderful Dad, and a proud grandfather affectionately known as “GrandPops”. This obituary may be viewed, and a guestbook signed at www.duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.