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Dr, James Robert Rasch, Sr.

Dr, James Robert Rasch, Sr.


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Nov 24th, 2015

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  • Death Date: Nov 24, 2015

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Biography: Dr. James Robert Rasch, Sr., age 86 of Maumelle, Arkansas died Tuesday, November 24, 2015. He was born on October 21, 1929 to his late parents George and Vera Neeley Rasch in Glendale, California. He was a 1948 High School graduate of Newport, Arkansas and a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1952. Dr. Rasch graduated from the University of Arkansas Medical School in 1956 with high honors and did his medical internship at UAMS in 1957. From 1963 ? 1966 Dr. Rasch was Chief of Medicine at Keesler AFB in Mississippi and from 1956 ? 1985 he was on staff at the Little Rock Diagnostic Clinic. In addition, from 1986 ? 2013 he was on staff at the Central Arkansas Veteran?s System and was Chief of Staff at the Little Rock Baptist Health Medical Center. Dr. Rasch was a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, College of Chest Physicians and the American Association of Respiratory Care. Last but not least, he was the Respiratory Care Doctor for the first seven Astronauts while he was in the Air Force. He is survived by one daughter, Linda Rasch ? Colleran of Danvers, MA; two sons, James (Jim) Rasch, Jr. (Tammy) of Austin, AR and Timothy (Tim) Rasch (Mary) of Slidell, LA; one brother, William (Bill) Rasch of Maumelle, AR and six grandchildren, Nathaniel Colleran, Sydney Rasch, Nicholas Colleran, James (Jake) Rasch, Emily Rasch and Nolan Colleran. He is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Edwards Rasch. Graveside services will be 10:00am on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Concord Cemetery (Hwy 89) in Furlow, Arkansas with Jay Bruno officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice or Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA 01984.

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Jim Pappas
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Your Jim and I have known each other since our pre-med days at U. of A. in Fayetteville. We were classmates at UAMS, class of 1956. Jim, Pattie, my wife Eva and I had many good times together which I will always cherish. May his memory be eternal.
Marti Rouby
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I'm sorry to hear of Dr. Rasch's death. We worked together for years in primary care. The Rasch family will be in my prayers.
Pum Eade and Family
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Sincerely sorry for this loss. He is still in our hearts forever.
CartiNlr
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Rasch family, We are sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Your friends at CartiNLr
Bruce Schratz
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am saddened by the loss of Jim. I have know him from our first days in medical school (class of '56), and have tried to keep up with him since. Many happy memories of our trials going through school, and happier memories of our re-unions since med school. I always looked forward to our visits. He will be missed by our few remaining classmates also.
HIs family will be in our prayers.
Kelly Brown
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
So very sorry to hear of the loss of this wonderful man. Although we only knew him for a short time and only had the pleasure of spending time with him for a few days of his long life, it was a delightful few days. We always enjoyed hearing Bill talk about him. We pray that you will find comfort in the fact that he no longer suffers and that he is reunited with his beloved Patty. God Bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Kelly and Destiny Brown
Paul and Linda Otto
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
We send our warmest sympathies to the family in the loss of a wonderful man. He may have moved on from his earthly life, but the good he has done for others over his entire lifetime will be lasting. We were privileged to call Jim a neighbor and a friend, who for all of his many honors and accomplishments in life, just wanted to be called "Jim". We loved him and will miss him.
Sandra Pack
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jim and Family. I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and Prayers.

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