DECEMBER 28, 1932 – AUGUST 6, 2011
ANDERSON, SC – Richard Donald “Dick” Asmussen, age 78, resident of 1201 Melbourne Drive, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2011, at AnMed Health Medical Center.
Born December 28, 1932, in Clinton, Iowa, to the late Maynard Asmussen and Margaret Seifert Asmussen, he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Limestone College. He was a Consumer Loan Supervisor, a tax consultant for H&R Block, taught History at the Anderson County Alternative School, served as a Patient Advocate at AnMed, an Arbitrator for the Anderson County Juvenile Justice Program, and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Dick was an avid reader and writer; many family members and dear friends will miss his lengthy letters and emails expressing his wishes, concerns, and opinions. He also authored a book about the SC statesman John C. Calhoun, who he held in high regard. An avid sports fan, Dick enjoyed professional and college sports of all kind. Dick was very interested in genealogy and his family is grateful for his efforts in researching the Asmussen family tree. He helped his loving family and his kind, gentle, and wise demeanor allowed him to help everyone he met. He loved his relationship with God, studying his Bible, attending Sunday services at Trinity UMC, and evening services at NewSpring. He helped teach the Cokesbury Sunday School Class at Trinity UMC. He was willing to share his wisdom. Dick was a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church where he helped start the ‘Touch of Love Program’, a church program specializing in the needs of underprivileged children.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret S. “Marge” Asmussen; children: Lynn A. Kay and husband, Steve Kay, Cathy A. Leonard and husband, Luke Leonard, Susan A. Davenport, and Tammy A. Wilson and husband, Eddie Wilson, all of Anderson, SC; brother, Kenneth Asmussen of IL; grandchildren: Sunny Davis, Farrah Moore, Patrick Kay, Courtney Wilson, and Kyle Wilson; and great-grandchildren: Caitlin Moore, Bradley Moore, Rudy Davis, Rush Davis, and Hayden Deas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Allison Dana Kay.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3pm on Saturday, August 20, 2011, at Trinity United Methodist Church conducted by the Reverend Paul Frey, the Reverend Mike Vandiver, and the Reverend Andy Bullions. Music will be provided by the Reverend Kurt Stutler. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that memorials be made to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 285, Anderson, SC 29622, or to the Habitat House Fund of Trinity United Methodist Church, 1809 North Main Street, Anderson, SC 29621.
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