Obituary

Dan Rasor
July 5, 1941 — November 7, 2024
Oakwood
RASOR, Dan, age 83, of Oakwood, OH, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Dan was born on July 5, 1941, to the late Louis and Evelyn Rasor, in Troy, OH. He graduated from Troy High School, where he met his life-long partner and future wife, Alice Schultz. Dan went on to receive his B.S. in Education at Ohio Northern University, and a Master’s of Science Teaching at Antioch College.

Dan began his long career in education and coaching at Wayne High School. In 1967 he accepted a position with Oakwood City Schools, where he established the 8th grade science program. During his tenure at Oakwood, Dan was named Outstanding Educator in the Miami Valley by the Dayton Engineering and Science Hall of Fame. He spent 34 years in education before his retirement.

Affectionately known as “Doc,” Dan became Oakwood’s first certified athletic trainer, providing care to thousands of young athletes. He spent countless hours serving the community and essentially “living” at Oakwood High School’s athletic fields and courts. During his 43 years as Oakwood’s Head Athletic Trainer, Dan was the recipient of the High School Trainer of the Year by the Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association and inducted into their hall of fame. He was recognized as the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer and received the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association’s distinguished service award. Dan was also inducted into Oakwood’s Athletic Hall of Fame. His caring, hard-working, and dedicated character will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Nothing meant more to Dan than his family. He enjoyed traveling together to national parks, beaches, zoos, and even athletic training conferences. Anywhere he was together with family was his favorite destination.

Dan is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Nancy Breese. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Alice Rasor; sons, Marc (Vicky) Rasor and Matthew (Michelle) Rasor; grandchildren, Brendan (Kelli) Rasor, Blake (Emily) Rasor, Allison Rasor, and Daniel Rasor; great-granddaughter, Katie Rasor; brother-in-law, Roger (Evelyn) Schultz; and numerous extended family and friends.

A visitation will be held from 3 to 5 pm, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd. Kettering, OH 45429, with a memorial service to follow at 5 pm. Private family inurnment at David’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Oakwood Schools Foundation - Grants Endowment Fund #3440 or The Foodbank, Inc.