Allen F. Rassi, Sr.

Allen F. Rassi, Sr., 79, of Goshen died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 at home.

He was born October 20,1939 in Goshen to Raymond R. and Eva (Markham) Rassi.

Survivors include a daughter, Dellana “Dee” Rassi of Goshen; three sons, Allen (Rebecca) Rassi, Jr. of St. Marys, Georgia, Ben (Cheryl) Rassi of Goshen and Adam (Cheryl) Rassi of Elkhart; former wife, Della Rassi of Goshen; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a brother, LeRoy (Shirley) Rassi of Middlebury.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Byron “Barney” and Raymond “Duff” Rassi; a sister, Rosemary Fry; and a grandson, Chase Austin Rapp.

A life-long area resident, Mr. Rassi attended Goshen High School. He earned his GED while serving with U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962.  He worked for Western Rubber for 36 years before retirement.

Allen enjoyed time with his grandchildren and watching fireworks.  He was also an excellent marksman, participating in archery and target competitions.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 7, 2019 from 1 p.m. until the 3 p.m. funeral service at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.

Burial will take place at Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen at a later date.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Goshen Home Care and Hospice.