Ernest V. Asmussen, age 75, of Braham and formerly of Isanti died December 26, 2009 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 31st at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel with Decon Tom Pinataro officiating. A visiation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 30th at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel. Interment will be in East Bradford Cemetery.
Ernest Vernon Asmussen was born March 13, 1934 in Hillman, Minnesota to Walter and Josephine Asmussen. He was raised and lived his early years at Hillman. Ernie served in the Navy from 1951 1955 during the Korean War. He married Karen Zwicki and they made their home in Northeast Minneapolis. He was employed by the Minneapolis Post Office. They moved to Isanti in 1976. His wife, Karen, died on February 17, 1998. Ernie moved to Braham on December 7, 2001. He enjoyed his guns and firearms and was a member of the National Rifle Association. He also enjoyed traveling, his tattoos, going to the casino and dining out.
Ernest Asmussen died December 26, 2009 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 75 years, 9 months and 13 days. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Karen; and by two sisters, Tudy and Ruth.
Ernie is survived by five sons, Steve of St. Paul, Guy (Julie) of Ogilvie, Russ (Billie) of Rush City, Todd (Jen) of Ramsey, Robbie of Brooklyn Park; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his best friend, Helen Toots Struzyk of Minneapolis; and by many other relatives and friends.
Asmussen Brothers,
I am very sorry for your loss. Although I was not fortunate enough to have spent alot of time with Ernie, I always enjoyed his company. He always had an interesting opinion & way of looking at life. I truly enjoyed the brief times I spent with him. God bless you & your families during this dificult time.
Dave Hickey
Family,
although i have not got to spend alot of time with my grandpa in the last years of his life, i did keep in touch with him. We would write back and forth and he would tell me everything that was going on with him. he was always telling me about how he is doing great and how life for him was good.i remember the days that i would get mail from him i was always so happy. I would go sit in my room and write letters back to him. Even though me and grandpa didnt get to spend a lot of time together i know that he loved me and that he loves everyone else in the family. take this time to remember the good times we have had with the family, and maybe bring the family closer together once again. We all know thats what grandpa and grandma would want! Just for everyone to spend time and enjoy eachothers company again!
Krystle :] “gooby”