Velma Helen Rasmussen

Velma Helen (Rall) Rasmussen was born May 26, 1934, in Sheridan County, KS to Irene (Richter) and Frank Rall. She was raised in a loving Christian home with 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Velma was the 9th in the line-up of 10 children. She grew up on a farm outside of Rexford, KS and attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Colby from age 2 until her death. Velma graduated from Rexford High School in 1952. Vic “Victor” Rasmussen had his eye on Velma at the young age of 5, when he told his Sunday School teacher that he was going to marry Velma Rall. He was true to his word and married Velma on August 3, 1952. God blessed their marriage with four children: Cindy, Gordon, Terry, and Lyle.

Vic and Velma owned and operated Elmer’s Machine Shop until they retired in 1997. They joined Labors for Christ and helped build a Lutheran Church in Dyersburg, Tenn. They enjoyed traveling and traveled until Vic died in 2006 at the young age of 73.

As a young family, they enjoyed camping and spending time together. Many hours were spent cheering at athletic events for their children and grandchildren plus attending baptisms, confirmations, graduations, and weddings. The years have blessed Velma with loving Christian families for their children: Cindy and Steve Warner (died in 2011) remarried Steve Dayton in 2021 - Kevin and Stephanie Warner, Diane and Jeremy Guthrie, Jeremy and Megan Warner. Gordon and Karin Rasmussen – Janessa and Ross Volkmer, Kalen Rasmussen. Terry and Cindy Rasmussen – Craig Juenemann, Angela and Bobbie Sander Brandon Rasmussen, Jordan Rasmussen. Lyle Rasmussen – Erin and Dalton Dyer and Luke Rasmussen. Velma has also been blessed with 13 great grandchildren.

Velma was a faithful servant at her church, in her home and beyond. She was active in the church choir, played the organ, LWML, interior decorator for Trinity Lutheran church and a volunteer for the Orphan Grain Train. Velma hosted many coffee gatherings at her home after church and with her brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews into her home. All of her grandchildren enjoyed “Coffee Breaks” and Million Dollar cookies with Grandma. The great-grandchildren, enjoyed visits at the Prairie Senior with ice cream and playing the game pig out. Velma was a hostess with the “mostest”. Her “Bed & Breakfast” was open to many a guest over the years. Velma loved the Lord and shared her faith with all. She often ended her prayers with: “Bless Us to Be a Blessing to Others”

Velma was peacefully carried to Heaven in the arms of Jesus at the age of 90 on March 26, 2025, at the Prairie Senior Living Complex in Colby, KS.

Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. The funeral service is at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Colby. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Orphan Grain Train and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com