Robert 'Bobby' E. Rasmussen Ii

Robert 'Bobby' 'Bones' Evan Rasmussen II, 60 of Champaign passed away Thursday (November 11, 2021) at home after a brief battle with brain cancer.

Bobby was born in Greenville, SC on October 25, 1961 to Robert Evan and Carol (Jones) Rasmussen.

He is survived by his parents of Champaign, his sister Julie, Charlotte NC, two nephews, Cole (Mariia) Rasmussen, Ukraine, and Hadyn Rasmussen, Orlando FL; sister-in-law Marie Rasmussen, Jacksonville FL; aunts JoAnn Munnis and Diana Jones; uncles Michael and Steven Jones, Daniel Lewis and many first and second cousins as well as numerous lifelong friends that he considered family.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Joni; brother, William 'Bill'; his paternal grandparents, Evan and Doris Rasmussen; maternal grandparents, Gerald (Buzz) and Naomi Jones; aunts Karon Rasmussen, Dolores Havelka and Anita Lewis and uncle Kenneth Jones.

Bobby was a 1979 graduate of Champaign Central High School and attended Parkland College. He joined the family business, Rasmussen Pools, in 1977 and spent his career installing and servicing swimming pools and hot tubs. He was very meticulous and took pride in his work down to the last detail.

Bobby was an avid sports fan, he loved the Illini, St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Bears. He attended the Illini-Missouri border war game for 22 years consecutively with close friends. Bobby was a member of the Champaign County Bowling Association for over 30 years. He was a gentle soul with a generous spirit, and a true friend to many. Bobby strived to live life to its fullest and he found peace in the times spent walking the beach along the Gulf of Mexico.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made in Bobbys name to the Stephens Family YMCA Learn to Swim Program, 2501 Fields S. Dr., Champaign, IL. 61822, Salt and Light 1819 Philo Rd., Urbana, Il. 61802 or charity of choice.

Services will be held at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 710 N. Neil St. Champaign, Illinois 61820 on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 4pm with a visitation to be held prior from 1:30-4pm.

Please join his family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Services Visitation Saturday November 20, 2021 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Champaign-Urbana Chapel 710 N. Neil Street Champaign, , IL 61820 Funeral Service Saturday November 20, 2021 4:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Champaign-Urbana Chapel 710 N. Neil Street Champaign, , IL 61820