Jean E. Rasmussen

Jean E. Rasmussen, 67, Marathon, died Thursday, November 19, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born April 25, 1948 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anthony and Marcella (Hall) Thurs. On February 24, 1968 she married Roger Rasmussen at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He survives. Jean was a homemaker and also worked as a manager at the Corner Mart in Marathon for over 20 years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, needlework, ceramics and crafts. Above all she cherished time spent with her family and taking care of her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Roger Rasmussen, Marathon; children, Scott Rasmussen, Randy (Kim) Rasmussen, Tracy Rasmussen and Jill (Jeremy) Lemmer, all of Marathon; grandchildren, Reid, Nolan, Jade and Jaxon; sisters, Alvina (Ray) Joswiak and Marion (James) Warosh, all of Edgar and brothers, Anthony (Janice) Thurs and Walter (Judy) Thurs, all of Edgar. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Luella and Gerald Straub. The funeral Mass will be celebrated 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2015 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier will preside. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Edgar. Friends may call Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services all at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com