Travis Rasing
June 15, 1982 ~ October 30, 2016
Travis Lee Rasing, age 34 of Lime Springs, formerly of New Hampton, Iowa died Sunday October 30, 2016 at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2016, at Holy Family Parish, New Hampton with Rev. Brian Dellaert celebrating the Mass.
Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Hampton with Garrett Shekleton, Shane Shekleton, Lee Rethamel, Michael Rasing, Curtis Rasing, Michael Wiegmann and Brad Willman as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2016, at the Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 7:30 p.m. parish scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
Travis Lee Rasing was born June 15, 1982 in Waverly, IA, the son of Kenneth and Shari (Rethamel) Rasing. He attended New Hampton Public Schools and was a 2001 graduate of New Hampton High School. While in high school he was active in track, football and wrestling. Travis was a 215 lb state qualifier in wrestling his senior year and a member of the 1999 New Hampton High School state championship football team. Travis also enjoyed the boy scouts, completing the brick patio at the Heritage residence in New Hampton as his Eagle Scout Project.
After high school Travis went on to Ellsworth Community College to receive a certificate in construction. After completion he moved to Charles City and worked for Henkel Construction out of Mason City. Travis was known as the hardest worker on the crew and was always the first one on the job sight. It was in Charles City that he met Jessica Engels. The couple were married on February 3, 2006. He recently had moved to Lime Springs.
Travis loved being outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He adored his children and cherished the time he spent with them. Travis was always smiling while he was with them and they loved goofing around together, especially when traveling to the children’s sporting events.
Travis is survived by his wife, Jessica Rasing; children, Skylar, Cameron, Ramsey, Haylie all of Rockford, IA; parents, Ken and Shari Rasing of New Hampton, IA; two brothers, Jacob (Britney) Rasing of New Hampton, IA and Blake (Stephanie Swanson) Rasing of Chicago, IL; grandparents, Leo and Rita Rasing of New Hampton, IA and Alice Rethamel of New Hampton, IA; mother-in-law Pam Engels of Charles City, IA; aunts and uncles, Sheila (Greg) Shekleton, Sandi (Ken) Honts, Bill (Denise) Rethamel, Joyce Rasing, Karen (Duane) Schwickerath, Linda Woodruff, Jim Rasing, Kevin (Peney) Rasing and Bob Rasing; niece and nephew Kaydence and Brock Rasing.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Merle Rethamel; uncles, Melvin Rasing, Scott Woodruff and Mark Rethamel; father-in-law, Pat Engels.
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Dad rest In peace I love you so much.
I love you dad :blue_heart:
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I am so sorry to hear of Travis’ passing – I cannot put into words how much my heart aches for everyone. Just know that we will be thinking of you today as well as in the days to come. You will always have Travis and many happy memories in your heart. Vicki Peters & Chuck Hogg
Kenny & Shari and the rest of the Rasing family, you have our deepest and most heart felt sympathies. Ryan & Trishia Dietzenbach and Family
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Thoughts and prayers for everyone at this difficult time.
My sympathy to the Rasing family during this difficult time. May you all find peace in the days ahead.
Our sympathy to your family during this very painful time.
Ken and Shari and family, we wish to offer our sympathy and condolences to your entire family at this difficult time. Many hugs to you. Nancy and Gary Sacquitne and family.
Our thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family Sarah. May you find comfort & strength in your memories now & in the days ahead, hold on to them dearly for no one can take them away from you.You have an angel watching over now from above.God bless you all! Craig & Elaine Niewoehner
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Kenny ,Shari & family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Duane & Pat Lynch
Kenny ,Shari & family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Duane & Pat Lynch
Kay and John Hansen purchased the Full Of Love Bouquet for the family of Travis Lee Rasing.
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Shari, Ken and family, sending prayers and hugs to all of you. We love you, Marge & Dave Mayo
Ken and Shari so sorry or your loss. Sending prayers for you and the whole family. I remember when you had Travis Shari. What a handsome young man. He was taken way too soon. Janice Miura
Our sympathy to each of you.
We are so sorry for your loss. God is with you during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers.
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Shari, Ken and family, you have my deepest sympathy. You all are in my thoughts and prayers! Dawn Katz
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Rasing family, I’m sorry for the loss of Travis
Shari, Ken and family…our deepest sympathies are extended to you for your loss. God be with you during this difficult time and may your cherished memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. You have many family and friends that are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. http://storage.lifetributes.com/Candles/new/candle-5.png
Our deepest sympathies Ken & Shari. our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. Bruce & Carol Hovden
Dear Shari and Ken, We are so sorry to hear of your son’s passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers will be with you often. May God grant you and your family some measure of peace and understanding.
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Deb, Kathy, and Lorraine Weidler
Dear Ken and Sherry, So sorry to hear about the loss of Travis .He was such a nice guy and always spoke to us when we seen him.God’s blessing to his whole family and you are our prayers. Gloria& Brenda Parks (Rick Kobliska)
Shari,Ken and family I was so saddened to hear of your loss. May God help comfort you. Prayers to all of you. Becky Kofron Haxton
Kenny,Shari, Jacob,Blake and the rest of the Rasing Family, so sorry to hear of Travis’s passing. Keep the memories of all his activities, sports, and of course ‘boy scouts’ close to your hearts. He will be truely missed by many. Thinking of you all..Leo and Bev Dowd
All our thoughts and prayers to the Rasing family. David and Jeanne Roder
So sorry for your loss. God bless you all in this difficult time. Ed & Jessie
Ken and Shari, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. I remember going to many NH football games with Shari, Travis, my mom (Sharon Trewin). Then later knowing Travis with construction and knowing how hard a worker he was. Ted Trewin
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Pat Brockway
Very sorry for your loss, I remember Travis from school he was a year younger than me. He was always a happy go lucky guy with a goofy personality. I hope he has found peace and that you as a family will be able to find peace someday knowing he is shining down on you all
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My thought and prayers are with your family. May the giant hole in the middle of your family be filled with fond memories, and the love of family and friends as you go through this difficult time. Van and Chris Carrier
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Ken and family, I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. The love and strength of family, friends, and the Lord will help you bear the sadness that weighs in your hearts and minds. You are all in my prayers.
My heart aches with the loss of my oldest grandson. So pleased to have had you in our lives. You were loved by everyone and brought so much joy into all of our lives when you with the family. My condolence to all the families and to your fiance Sarah Finch. You will be greatly missed by all of us. Grandma(Susan) and Grandpa(John) Disrud
Susan your grandson was a great man. He made many friends in is almost 2 years in the Chester//ime Springs area… he will be truly missed by many.. my thoughts are with you and yours, as well as the entire family.
Shari and Ken, My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Praying that time will help ease your pain, and memories your hearts. HUGS
I am so sorry of your loss. Sending prayers to you all! Dawn Katz
Shari and Family- I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy Simpson
Thinking of your family Ken, i cant imagine what a hole you have in your heart- may the love of our heavenly father, your family and friends get you thru this tough tough time. Always here , T from Ringgold
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rasing Family through this difficult time. Mike and Toni Federer
Sincerely sorry for your loss ! May God keep you in his loving care…Jeri Ascher
To the entire Rasing Family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I was lucky enough to have met Travis quite a few times when he would come get his hair done either with himself or his fianc Sarah Fitch whom he loved and adored. They shared a once in a lifetime love for eachother that was special. He was always smiling and in a good mood. I give my condolences to his mom and dad, biological dad, his kids, his fianc Sarah Fitch, his fiancs kids as well as they thought of him as his dad and he thought of them that way also.
Thoughts and prayers for you, Sarah Fitch during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers to out to his family and friends…..may your faith bring you comfort in your time of need. God bless
I have so many memories. Miss you brother
So sorry for the pain and sadness you all are enduring. Sending comforting prayers to your whole family.
He was amazing til the end:( wish he hadn’t decided to leave his beautiful new life
Shari and Ken, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep you in our thoughts & prayers LeRoy & Mary Lee Geerts
Shari and Ken , so sorry to hear of your son’s passing. I can’t imagine what you all are going through. To all of the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sympathies Ken, Shari and family. Saddened to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers during this challenging time.
Sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ken, Shari & family – We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for you all during this difficult time.
Kenny and Sheri I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and hugs your way.
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Our deepest sympathy to the family of Travis Rasing. May God put his arms around each of you and give you comfort. Lance and Jan Manson
Jim, Lynette, Mandy, Bre and Mike purchased the Sweetest Sunrise Bouquet for the family of Travis Lee Rasing.
Shari, Ken and family. So very saddened to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and keeping you in thoughts and prayers. With sincere and deepest sympathy, Sue Cowell
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So sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers
To the entire Rasing family, we are so very sorry to hear of Travis’s passing. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of the entire Rasing family during this difficult time. May God bless each of you. Linda Flick.
Duane and I are so sorry for your loss and know all are in our thoughts!! Terrie & Dewey Rethamel
Full Of Love Bouquet was purchased for the family of Travis Lee Rasing.
Ken and Sheri, so very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss Skylar!
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Sympathy and prayers to the Rasing family.
This is terrible news, and my thoughts and prayers are with Travis’ family.
Ken, Sheri and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this very difficult time
Kenny and Sherri you are in my thoughts and prayers today. I am so sorry for your loss of your child. My heart aches for the both of you.
So beautiful Ramsey!
A beautiful tribute. May god give you all the strength to get through this.
Kenny, Shari and family, we are so, so sorry to hear of your loss. Diane and Derk Day
Dear Shari & Ken, our hearts are aching for you and your family. May you be comforted by the light of Travis’s love ~ which has touched many lives. Praying that in time, your treasured memories will bring you peace. With deepest sympathy, Francie & Steve
So sorry for your loss Ken and Sherri and the entire Rasing family. We are holding you tightly in our hearts and sending you prayers and hugs.
Kenny and Sherri so sad to hear about Travis know that we are thinking of you !
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Ken-Shari and family extending deepest heartfelt sympathy to all. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. God Bless to all.
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love and prayers to the entire family during this difficult time. Truly sorry for your loss. Todd & Sherry Grober
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rasing family during this difficult time! ~The Kasemeier Family
Shari, Kenny and family, I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss of Travis. My deepest sympathy to all of you. My thoughts of Travis are his great love and seeing him sharing that love with his family brought great joy to all! Sharon Trewin
Shari, Ken, and family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Shari, Ken and family. My heart goes out to you in this difficult time. I pray that God will give you strength. My deepest sympathy. Mary Wegner
Rasing family, very sorry to hear this sad news…many prayers to all of you!
My condolences to Travis’s family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a wonderful guy who always had a bright smile. He will be missed greatly.. Darla and Philip Leibold
Thoughts and prayers to all of Travis’s family and friends. So sorry for your loss!
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Travis. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
Sorry for your loss, he was a great guy gone way to soon
There are no words to share with you to make this difficult time easier. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rasing family. Joe and Valerie Short
There are no words to share with you to make this difficult time easier. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rasing family. Joe and Valerie Short
Am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Rasing family. Russ & Angie Laures
Sorry to hear of the loss of Travis. He was a great man. He will forever be missed. You are loved by many Travis.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Rasing family. Tom and Ruth
All of Travis loved ones and families we are so sorry, hugs,prayers and deepest sympathy! Stephen and Shelley Stalder
Ken, Shari, Jacob, Blake and family; our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Mike and Karen Hughes.
Ken and Shari and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you to find comfort and strength. Rich and Marge
My deepest sympathy to your family, Shari and Kenny.
Ken and Shari, my deepest condolences to your family. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Travis was a great friend, he will be missed by many. sorry to all for the loss of such a wonderful man.
Ken and Shari, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. David and Marla Pleggenkuhle
Shari and Kenny, Jacob and Blake and families. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dale & Linda Tiemessen
Our deepest sincere sympathy Shari, Ken and family. So sorry for your loss. God bless.
I only met Travis a couple of times but he seemed to be such a nice guy. I am terribly sorry for your loss. I know he was loved and will be missed terribly.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joe and Jane Paulus and family.
So sorry for your loss. Travis had a fun sense of humor.
Fly high my friend. You will be missed. Prayers that God grants you and your family peace.
So sorry for you loss, will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff and Dawn Prellwitz and family
Prayers for your family
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
Thoughts and prayers are with the Rasing family, may he Lord provide comfort and strength to go through this difficult time.
Shari-Ken and family ~ we want to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. Travis is now finding comfort in the arms of God. May you also find peace at this difficult time. God bless all of you.
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So very sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dena and Zac Palmer
Shari and family so sorry for you loss!!!!!! David, Lisa, Blake and Daphnee Stevenson
There are no words to express how sorry we are . God please give the Rasing family strength to get through this difficult time. Gerry and Marilee Mishak
To Travis’s families & loved ones, wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the tough days ahead & loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
May God put his arms around you and hold you tight during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dean and Judy Speicher
I have read this with such disbelief, the loss of a vibrant young man! Please accept my sympathy; thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
we will keep all of you in our thoughts and Prayers. Leonard and Norma Rosonke
Dear Ken & Shari: My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I am so sorry to hear this. I know how hard it is to lose a child. Marilyn and Grayling Stayner, Northwood, Iowa
To everyone in rasing family we send our love. We may not be able to be there but we hold you in our hearts during this difficult time. Love, Nicholas, Mindy, and Reilly Schwickerath
We will keep the family of Travis in our prayers. Let the Lord wrap you in his loving arms giving you strength during this difficult time. Let the memories shine. Our sympathies, Orlin and Jan Herfindal
Kenny, Shari and families, My heart is broken for your loss of Travis. Our boys still kept in touch daily while traveling down the highways in their trucks after all the years of school, sports and hunting stories. You are truly a wonderful family and my prayers of strength go out to you in this time of sorrow. Love to all, Terri Troutner Taylor Bass
Kenny and family. This is so hard to understand. Connie and I are praying for your entire family. We pray for understanding, comfort and a peace that can only come from our Lord and Savior. God be with you all during this time of mourning. God bless and know that we are here for you if you need us. Terry and Connie Reekers Estherville, Iowa
Dave and I send our sympathy to the entire family, may you find peace and comfort in the days ahead. Sandy Jaschen
Ken and Shari, My sincere sympathy in this time of sadness. I trust God has given us all the strength to handle all the tribulations he sends in our direction. Walt Schilling.