Rassner's Heritage

William Rassner was born in Germany April 23, 1823. He was the son of Albert and Elizabeth Rassner. William remained in Germany until he was nine years of age, at which time his parents emigrated to the United States. He served in the Mexican War. Upon leaving the army he came to Peru in 1849. William opened a drug business with much success until 1873. He married Miss Anna Rabe of Germany in 1848. From that union they had three children. Mrs. Rassner died in 1857. He then married Magdalene Springer and had two children. She also died. His last wife was Miss Mary Shepler to which four children were born.
William owned land around Maconaquah Park that was named Rassner's Grove. Through the geneology line David, Russell, then Danny Rassner was born.
Rassner's newstand was started in 1953 by Danny's father, Russell, at a location next to the present store. Danny worked there when he was quite young. In 1979, after the death of his mother, Danny purchased the store. Rassner's East End News has been a part of our city for fifty plus years. Stop in and tell Danny hi!