Elna J. Rasnake

Biography: Elna J. Rasnake, 87 of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday December 16, 2020.  Elna was born May 5, 1933 to the late H.B. Brewington and Lurie Ann (Brown) Brewington.  She was married on December 26, 1953 to E. Wayne Rasnake who survives in Bucyrus. 

In addition to her husband, Elna is survived by daughter Pam (Ron) Morton of Sulphur Springs, OH, and sons Jeffrey Rasnake of Crestline, OH, and Joel (Sara) Rasnake of Bucyrus; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren also survive her along with sisters Reba Wade of Ormond Beach, FL, Denna (Loren) Lahman of Bucyrus, and Ruth Van Buskirk of Bucyrus.   An infant daughter and an infant grandson preceded her in death as well as sister and brother-in-law Pauline (Brewington) Edwards and Charlie Edwards; brother-in-law Preston Wade; and her only brother and sister-in-law Fred and Latella Brewington. 

At Elna's request there will be no calling hours or formal service.  There will be a private burial at Crawford County Memory Gardens with Pastor Dave Davenport officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon's or to the donor's choice.  Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. 

Elna wanted to share these thoughts: 
When I come to the end of the day 
And the sun has set for me 
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. 
Why cry for a soul set free? 
Miss me a little, but not too long 
And not with your head bowed low. 
Remember the love and good times we all shared 
Miss me, but let me go. 
 
For this is a journey we all must take 
And each must go alone. 
It is all part of the Master's plan, 
A step on the road to home.  
When you feel lonely, sorrowful, or sad 
Go the friends we know 
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds 
Miss me, but let me go.