Robert James Asmussen Jr., longtime mechanic
Robert James Asmussen Jr., also known as Bob and Wrench, 74, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Beebe Healthcare with his wife by his side.
Bob was born Dec. 31, 1948, in Washington D.C., son of the late Robert and Ruth Asmussen. He graduated from Bladensburg High School and then took additional classes at George Meany Center for Labor. He married his wife, Kathleen (Kathy) Asmussen, July 8, 1978, and lived with her in Riverdale, Md. Bob worked for more than 30 years as a mechanic repairing automobiles and trucks, and held numerous ASE certifications for automotive technician skills. For over 20 years, he volunteered as a CYO-athletic coach for basketball, football and baseball. After retirement, he and his wife moved to Lewes to live near the beach.
Bob’s hobbies were riding and repairing motorcycles, fishing, boating on the Chesapeake Bay, and attending live music events. He was a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus and was involved in charity motorcycle events.
Bob was preceded in death by his cherished son, Robert William Asmussen. Bob will be greatly missed by his wife, Kathleen Asmussen of Lewes; his daughter, Kristen (Jonathan) Marin of Appleton, Wis.; and his daughter-in-law, Lisa Asmussen of Martinsburg, W.Va. He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Hailey Jones (Gabe), Kaleb Asmussen, Bethany Dean (Eddie), Christianna Nigh (Kris), Nicolas Szabo, Robert Jackson Asmussen, Cameron Asmussen and Caroline Marin.
Bob’s life will be celebrated with a memorial service at a later date.
Final care for Bob has been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Bob’s name to Toys for Tots, toysfortots.org/donate/forms/tribute/Default.aspx.
