Deitra Rasmussen
October 31, 1946 ~ October 20, 2022
Deitra " Dee Dee" Rasmussen, 75, died on October 20, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Deitra was born on October 31, 1946 in Mendota to Gaylord and Marjorie (Smith) Etheridge. She graduated Wyanet High School in 1964. Deitra married Dean Rasmussen on June 8, 1969. He survives in New Bedford.
Deitra is survived by her three children Tom (Carilee) Rasmussen of Janesville, Wisconsin; Dana (Ryan) Kerber of New Bedford, Illinois; and Trisha ( Jack) Gibson of Normal, Illinois. She is also survived by siblings: Linda (Rod) Winter, Donna (Jeff) Lease, Jim (Katie) Etheridge, Brad (Tess) Etheridge, Steve (Cathy) Etheridge, and Les (Ed) Etheridge. Deitra was blessed with 7 grandchildren: Jack and Jared Rasmussen; Olivia, Allan and Nicole Kerber; Kai and Talon Gibson.
Deitra is preceded in death by her parents and one infant sister Annette.
Deitra belonged to TOPS and enjoyed working with ceramics.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. at New Bedford Christian Church on October 26, 2022. Funeral for Deitra will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Troy Campbell officiating. Burial will be at Manlius Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude. grant-johnsonfh.com
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Dee was a wonderful friend
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our prayers are with you as you join our Lord God in Heaven
We are so sorry for your families loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all.