Charlotte was born March 13, 1932 on the farm in Red Top, Minnesota to Rockwell and Clara Rasmussen. She attended school in McGrath, Minnesota and graduated valedictorian of her class in 1949. The class consisted of 13 students. After graduating, she worked for General Mills, Cargill, and Central Data. For 20+ years she was the bookkeeper for Kraus Hartig VFW. Charlotte belonged to the VFW Auxillary of 6587 where she served as treasurer for 30 years. Charlotte was also a member of MOCA pup tent 71, where she served as grand president from 1987-1988.
She was preceded in death by husband, Raymond; infant son, Ryan; and her parents.
She is survived by her children, Linda, Gail, Bob, Deanne (Al), Larry, Karen (Mike); grandchildren, Rob (Andi), Stephanie, Kelly, Jamie, April, Eric (Jess), Cory, Bryan, Ryan, Rachel, Rozy & Sheila; great-grandchildren, Corrina, Alek, Bonito, Reed, Devon, Hope, Caleb, Zoe, Ava, Treyson, Avery, Elizabeth, Addison, Presley; great-great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Brantley; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Charlotte was loved by many people and her smile touched everyone she met. The gates in heaven have welcomed her home and now she is a bright star in the sky.
Visitation
Miller Funeral Home
6210 HWY 65 NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Service
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church
8211 Red Oak Drive
Mounds View, MN 55112
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
11:00 AM
Cemetery
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55450
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
2:15 PM