Jerome Rasmussen

Jerome "Jerry" L. Rasmussen Jerome L. Rasmussen, age 90, peacefully entered his Savior's loving arms in heaven on Monday, November 8, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Audrey Rasmussen for 58 years. Loving father of Pamela (David) Rattray, Timothy (Denise) Rasmussen, and Jill (Robert) Cornell. Proud Grandfather of Justin Rattray, Elizabeth (Brent) Wiskirchen, Emily (Justin) Krause, Molly (Tim) Goodearle, Katelyn Rattray, Maggie Rasmussen, Abby Rasmussen, Tanner Rattray, and Annie Rasmussen. Also survived by 8 beautiful great-grandchildren, special cousins and dear friends. Preceded in death by his parents Lester and Priscilla (Ross). Jerome was born on March 29, 1931 in West Allis, WI, and baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He graduated from West Milwaukee High school in 1948, and then proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft mechanic from 1950-1954. After the service, Jerome worked in his family's restaurant called the Polka Dot in Milwaukee, where he eventually met his wife Audrey. He was a carburetor engineer for small engines by trade and worked at Tecumseh in Grafton, and then Briggs and Stratton where he retired in 1998. Jerome was also a professional musician and loved big band and jazz music, playing the drums throughout his school years and then later in a quartet called Thee Kings Jesters. Throughout his life, Jerome enjoyed putting his many tools and talents to work, fixing or improving anything that needed it, and maintaining the homes that he and his wife built. He also loved to bowl and play golf whenever he had the chance. Jerome was a long-time member of Bethlehem Ev. Lutheran Church where he served as a greeter with Audrey. Visitation Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 4PM until time of Prayer Service at 6:30PM followed by Military Honors at Schramka Funeral Home-Menomonee Falls. If desired, memorials are appreciated to Bethlehem Ev. Lutheran Church, Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School, or Wisconsin Lutheran High School.