A Memorial Service for Charley Burton Rasp, age 84, of Enid, OK, is
10:00 am, Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral
Home.
Charley was born August 8, 1938, in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, and passed away
Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK. His
proud parents were Alfred Leo Rasp Sr. and Nellie Louise (Grimes) Rasp
of Abilene, Kansas.
The Rasp family moved to Abilene, Kansas, in 1941. Charley attended
Garfield Grade School, Abilene Junior High and Abilene High School.
During these school years, he was active in football, basketball,
baseball and sang in the Abilene High choir and mixed ensemble. Charley
played American Legion baseball during the summer for several seasons.
Charley and Judith Ann Menges were married June 12, 1960, at the First
Christan Church in Abilene, Ks. Afterwards, the couple moved to Hays,
Kansas, to attend Fort Hays State University. Judy worked for the
University's Director of Housing while Charley worked on the school
maintenance program. During March 1963, the couple was blessed with the
birth of Michelle Renee. Charley graduated from Fort Hays State
University in May 1963, earning a bachelor's degree in Business
Administration.
The couple then moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where Charley joined
Phillips Petroleum Company as an accounting trainee. One year later,
they moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where they maintained their home
for 29 plus years. During those many years, the family grew to five,
with Troy Randall and Jennifer Lynn both joining the family. Charley was
very active supporting the kids activities (school PTA, sports at the
Boys Club, Bartlesville Little League, served as president of Pony/Colt
League for four years, as well as acting as a coach and director of
softball and baseball for Little League). Charley and Judy were very
active in square dancing. The family were members of the East Cross
Methodist Church in Bartlesville.
Charley entered a "loan service program" for Phillips Petroleum in 1975,
with the position being in Norway. The family headed to London, England
where Charley trained for 6 months. Then the family moved to Stavanger,
Norway, for two years, where Charley served as Finance Manager for
Norpipe A/S, while on loan service from Phillips Petroleum Co. The
children attended the American School while in Stavanger. Living in
Norway was a great experience for the entire family. Upon returning from
Norway, the family returned to Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Charley held various positions before becoming Director of Banking &
Cash Management for Phillips Petroleum Company. Short of his 30-year
anniversary, Phillips advised his services were no longer required, due
to a major layoff within the company. Two years later, Charley joined
the City of Kansas City, Missouri, Finance Department, Treasury Division
as Manager of Cash Operations. After 15 years, Charley retired from the
City of Kansas, Missouri.At this time, Michelle, Troy and Jennifer were
away from the home and all three had earned their bachelor's degree
from the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond. Charley and Judy were
very proud that all three kids earned their bachelor's degree. After
retiring in Kansas City, Charley and Judy moved to Enid. Oklahoma.
Charley joined the staff of the Garfield County District Attorney,
working there for two years before retiring. Charley and Judy maintained
their home in Enid where they enjoyed their grandchildren until the
time of their passing.
Survivors are daughter Michelle Renee Rasp Walsh of La Plata, MD, son
Troy Randall Rasp of Enid, OK, daughter Jennifer Lynn Rasp of Ok. City,
OK, grandsons Ryan Walsh and Logan Rasp, and granddaughters Haley Rasp
Sparks, Megan Rasp Godfrey and Camryn Rasp.
Memorial contributions in Charley’s name may be made to Enid SPCA with
Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds.
Condolences may be made and services viewed online at www.ladusauevans.com.