William Lewis Asmussen, Jr.

October 6, 1939 - August 22, 2008

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Services:
 

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 12:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Garth Dockstader officiating, with interment to follow in the Maryland Veteran's Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 2:00 PM.

Visitation:
 

Viewing/Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 from 11:00 - 12:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.
 

William Lewis Asmussen, Jr., 68 of Lexington Park, MD and formerly of Brandywine, MD, died August 22, 2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born October 6, 1939 in Brandywine, MD, he was the son of the late William and Bessie Ellis Asmussen, Sr. He was the loving husband of the late Judith Asmussen whom he married on July 11, 1973 and who preceded him in death on March 31, 2008. He is survived by his children William Lewis Asmussen III of Lexington Park, MD, Daniel Wade Asmussen of Colonial Beach, VA and Cindy Marie Asmussen of Tall Timbers, MD as well as his sisters Dixie Thompson, Carol Marlow and Barbara Tayman, all of Brandywine, MD as well as four grandchildren. William served in the U.S. Marine Corp. for four years and was a retired painter who loved playing Keno, cards and fishing. He also enjoyed walking Harvey, the family pet and watching his favorite sport programs. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 from 11:00 – 12:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM with Pastor Garth Dockstader officiating.  Interment will follow in Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 2:00 PM. Pallbearers will be William Garrison, Richard Garrison, Tracey Thompson, Robert Tippett, John Trejo and Joseph Trejo.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"My dad was the greatist man I have ever known and ever will know.It is so hard to let something that wounderful go.But I know he is happy now that he is in the arms of my mother.I'll miss you daddy!I'm honored to be your little girl, and I'll will be waiting for the day when you will greet me at the gates of heaven with your smiling face.And we will be together forever. "
- Cindy Asmussen
- Posted: Tuesday, September 9, 2008

"Cindy & family, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad, I'm sure he is happy now with your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Wanda & Rick"
- wanda loheed
- Posted: Tuesday, August 26, 2008

"Ur parents are 2gether once again in heaven! God wanted them 2 be 2gether! I know it'll be hard but, remember they are in a better place then we are! My thoughts & prayers are w/Ur family!"
- Shirley Combs Trossbach & Family
- Posted: Tuesday, August 26, 2008

"To the family of Mr. Asmussen, I'am so very sadden to hear of the loss of another one of my dear neighbors. I know you still may be morning the loss of your mother. My heart goes out to you all. They were very special neighbors always friendly and smiling. They have both touch my heart just by knowing them in passing conversations coming home or leaving out. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow. Please may the thoughts of friends, loved ones, and those who care see you all through. May god bless you all."
- Chantini Queen ( Apt. 15A)
- Posted: Saturday, August 23, 2008

"Cindy, Louie, Danny and to all family. We are so sorry for your loss. I know how hard this year must be on all of you. Just remember all the good times and happy memories of your mom and dad. They will both be very close to all of our hearts and I am sure that they are together again. We are here for all of you if there is anything you ever need now or in the future. We love all of you very much. Our Prayers are with you all. "
- Ricky and Laurie Garrison
- Posted: Saturday, August 23, 2008