Robert Allair Rasmussen

March 13, 1935 - September 9, 2018

Robert Allair Rasmussen, an avid fisherman and hunter began his new journey of fishing and hunting in heaven on Sunday, September 9, 2018. Robert, 83, was born on March 13, 1935 in Alpena, MI to Iner and Eleanor (Moore) Rasmussen. He worked 50 plus years as a heating and cooling installer. Robert married his sweetheart, Emily Kautz, on November 25, 1955 and spent the next 55 years creating their legacy before her passing in 2011. Robert was an active member of the Charlotte Eagles # 3552 and Moose Lodge #2565. He also enjoyed traveling around the country with his wife. Robert is survived by his children, Deborah (Bill) Bryan, Robert (Shelly) Rasmussen, and Patti Cahoo; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren; siblings, Judy (Bob) Slater, Bill (Carol) Rasmussen, and Mike (Anne) Rasmussen. Robert was predeceased by his wife, Emily; sons, Bruce Rasmussen and Bradley Rasmussen; grandsons, Mark Rasmussen, Shaun Rasmussen and Ethan Hoover. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to The Fraternal Orders of Eagles #3552. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Robert on his Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.