Dale E. Rasco

Dale E. Rasco

Dale E. Rasco

1924-2016

Dale E. Rasco, 91, passed away June 1, 2016, at his home in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Dale was born to Albert E. and Mary S. Rasco in Barnard, Missouri, on August 6, 1924.

He married Betty J. (Hughes) Rasco on June 16, 1967.

Dale served in the United States Army during World War II. His unit served in France, Holland and Germany. He served in four land campaigns including the D Day amphibious assault on Omaha Beach.

He worked for Lehr Construction for 40 years, until retiring in 1987.

Dale was a Christian and a member of Faucett Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; sisters, Mildred Collins and Golda Thompson; and brother, Don Rasco.

Survivors include: wife of 48 years, Betty; sons, Edward Rasco (Brenda), St. Joseph, Kenneth Rasco (Cindy), Tabor, Iowa, and Brett Rasco (Brenda), Agency, Missouri; daughter, Linda Bason (Bob), San Antonio, Texas; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a sister, Martha Hayden, Graham, Missouri.

Farewell Services: 3 p.m. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family will gather with friends 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.

Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Faucett Baptist Church.

Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.