[Greater-Baltimore] [MD-Sligo] Sad News: Lloyd Rasmussen

Tue Sep 28 01:59:37 UTC 2021

Judy,
I didn't know your email address before but I wanted to share fun memories concerning Lloyd.  Mary Iscaro, who became Mary Wurtzel, and I, both from Michigan at the time, were in the same summer program in 1964 as Lloyd and the boys near Camp Wapanacki in Vermont.  He helped create some of the best parodies, "She bugs you" instead of "She loves you," and "Going to the graveyard, we're going to get buried," based on "We're going to the chapel and gonna get married."  He encouraged the love of science fiction I already had and we talked about some of our favorite authors and stories.  I wish there were recordings of the NFB re-enactments of those old-time radio dramas; they would be a special gift.  He was a man with a head for scientific precision and a heart that touched so many blind people through his love of books and his dedication to his job at the Library of Congress. I wish you many wonderful memories for many years to come.  We are here for you and your family.

Donna Ring

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Subject: Re: [Greater-Baltimore] [MD-Sligo] Sad News: Lloyd Rasmussen

Hi all,

Thanks to all of you who sent kind words and thoughts to me when Lloyd died. I am trying to respond to each of you. It has taken me a while to read everybody’s messages, but I will.

The memorial service for my beloved Lloyd will be held on Saturday, October
16 at 11:00 am at the Presbyterian Church of the Atonement, 10613 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD.  All are welcome. There will be a catered luncheon after the service. Call me at 301-946-8345 with any questions.

Judy

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*Subject:* [MD-Sligo] Sad News: Lloyd Rasmussen

Federation Family,

I am very sorry to share that our brother in the Federation, Lloyd Rasmussen, passed away early this morning.  Lloyd was a brilliant man, having been one of the first blind people to become an engineer and work in his field; he served at the Library of Congress National Library for the Blind and Print Disabled for nearly 46 years.  He helped develop and implement dozens of NLS programs.  If you listen to talking books, you have Lloyd to thank.  If you use BARD, you have Lloyd to thank.  If you have an NLS Braille display, you have Lloyd to thank.  And these are just a few of his contributions.

Lloyd was a fierce advocate for Braille, and he worked to make sure others could access it.  In fact, Lloyd was responsible for creating and formatting our state convention Braille agendas for literally decades.

Lloyd was an outstanding sound engineer and technology enthusiast.  In fact, Lloyd has served as the audio engineer for all of the NFB of Maryland Braille is Beautiful plays.

Lloyd loved music.  As a member of the Cane Raisers, he wrote or sang many of the songs that are now our Federation melodies.

Lloyd also was a man of strong faith.  He led the affiliate’s Sunday morning devotionals for many years.

Lloyd was also an amateur radio operator, having begun when he was in third grade.  His call sign was W3IUU.

Lloyd previously served as President of the Sligo Creek Chapter in the 1980s.  He has served in many leadership roles since moving to Maryland in 1975.  When he passed, he was the chapter secretary.

Lloyd leaves behind his beloved wife of 40 years, Judy Rasmussen.

Lloyd’s services will take place later this week in Iowa.  There will be a memorial service at a later date, and we will share information once it is available.

Please keep Lloyd, Judy, and their friends and family in your thoughts and prayers.

*Ronza Othman, *President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

443-426-4110

Pronouns: she, her, hers

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
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