Background
Rasmussen, Gerald Elmer was born on June 14, 1935 in Janesville, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Elmer Henry and Esther Adelaide (Holliday) Rasmussen.
Rasmussen, Gerald Elmer was born on June 14, 1935 in Janesville, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Elmer Henry and Esther Adelaide (Holliday) Rasmussen.
Student, Milton College, 1953-1954; Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1958; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1960; postgraduate, Columbia University, 1960-1962.
Teaching instructor, Hunter College, New York City, 1961-1962, 62-63; music apprentice, Newark Museum, 1963-1964; curator science, Stamford (Connecticut) Museum and Nature Center, 1964-1968; director education, Stamford (Connecticut) Museum and Nature Center, 1968-1970; executive director, Stamford (Connecticut) Museum and Nature Center, since 1970.
Married Joan Mary Bassaro (divorced January 1984). Children: Gideon Thomas, Aaron Michael.