Jerold "Jerry" Raskin Obituary (1958 - 2021)

Jerold "Jerry" Raskin, age 62, of Minneapolis passed away January 3, 2021. Jerry is predeceased by his father, Nate Raskin. Jerry will be greatly missed by those who survive him, including his mother Jan Raskin; brother Ken Raskin (Lynn Lederman); wife Brigid Raskin; daughter, Molly Randall Davich (Will); sister, Susie (Jeff) Bonthius, nieces and nephews, Aaron and Daniel Raskin, Sara and Ari Lederman, Emily (Jermy) Jax Gutierrez, David Bonthuis and, Zach (Elena) McGill, Leah, Sarah, Margaret Kutcher, Matthew, Andrew, Stephanie and Eric Randall, and Gabriella Wellons. For the last forty years Jerry was known as “the Needle Doctor” and was loved by all who knew him. Jerry’s passion for entrepreneurship blossomed during his middle school years and eventually led him to start his business, the Needle Doctor - a specialty store dealing in home audio equipment.. After his years at the Needle Doctor, Jerry pursued a wide range of interests in art and politics, and always kept family at the center of his world. Jerry’s kindness, curiosity, and creativity will be deeply missed by his family and friends. The family will hold a Zoom Funeral Service 2pm THURSDAY, January 7th. Zoom Shiva Thursday, 7:00pm. Email zoom5@hodroffepstein.com for link. Memorials are preferred to the donor’s charity of choice.