Donald “Don” Kay Rassbach, passed away at the age of 83 on January 5, 2022 in Fortuna. Don was a loving father, husband and friend.

Don grew up in Arcata and started playing baseball and bowling at an early age. Don attended Stewart School and Arcata High School where he met his high school sweetheart, Patsy Brim Rassbach. After graduating high school in 1959, Don and Patsy went on to marry and have two children, Tammy Rassbach Goff and Troy Rassbach.

Don bowled professionally with the Professional Bowlers Association in the early 1960s through mid-1970s. Don also coached Little League and Babe Ruth youth baseball through the 1970s and 1980, winning many local championships. Don also worked for Louisiana Pacific Particle Plant and retired after 40 years.

Don’s two favorite pastimes were fishing the rivers of Humboldt County and playing poker. Don and Patsy opened several card rooms around the Humboldt area. In the card rooms, he was known as the “Colonel.” For many years, Don could be found fishing the rivers or playing Texas Hold ‘em at the casino.

Don was kind, smart, fun and loved his family. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Don was predeceased by his wife, Patsy in 2011 and his parents Earl Rassbach in 1995 and Katherine Rassbach in 1999. Don is survived by his daughter Tamara Goff of Fortuna, son Troy Rassbach of Arcata and granddaughter Kimber Rassbach if Arkansas.

Friends and family are invited to attend services at Paul’s Chapel in Arcata at 12 p.m. and burial services at Oceanview Cemetery at 2 p.m. on February 15, 2022.

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