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James "Jim" Rasmussen, 77, passed away on June 7, 2025, at Ballinger HealthCare and Rehabilitation Center.
Jim was born on February 26, 1948, in Austin, Minnesota (Mower County) to Walter B. Rasmussen and Ella Petersen Rasmussen. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 20 years and was honorably discharged. After his military service, he worked for Lowe's and eventually retired, settling into a life where his passions could take center stage.
Jim was an avid amateur photographer, developing a special love for capturing images of birds. After retirement, he volunteered his time and talents by photographing the natural beauty of a nearby State Park in the San Angelo area-some of his work was even used for park publicity.
He enjoyed taking road trips, often visiting family in Jacksonville, Florida, and more recently in Duluth, Minnesota. He was a warm-weather traveler, always avoiding the snowy seasons and preferring the spring, summer, and fall for his visits.
Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Kurt Stanley Rasmussen; his mother, Ella Petersen Rasmussen; and his father, Walter B. Rasmussen. He is survived by his sister, Debbi Rasmussen of Duluth, MN; and his nephew, Haldan Rasmussen Gates of Sandpoint, ID.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jim's name to the San Angelo State Park in San Angelo, Texas, in honor of his love for nature and photography.
There are currently no services scheduled in San Angelo. He will be returned to his family in Minnesota and interred with his family in Illinois.