MYRTLE MARTHA RASMUSSEN

Services for Myrtle Martha (Lee) Rasmussen, 69, of Blair, who died October 18, 1986 are being held Tuesday, October 21, 1986 at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran.

She was born on October 6, 1917 to Arthur and Martha Lee in Drumheller of Alberta, Canada. She moved to Earlville, Illinois as a young girl. Mrs. Rasmussen attended Dana College from 1936-38 and earned a two-year teaching certificate. She taught in the Illinois Elementary School System for two years.

She was married on June 12, 1941, to Elmer M. Rasmussen and moved to Blair. She was active in Dana College and First Lutheran Church activities and affairs throughout her life in Blair.

Mrs. Rasmussen is survived by a daughter, Phyllis J. Rasmussen of Suitland, Maryland; three sons and daughters-in–law, David E. and Emily Rasmussen of Blair; Richard and Susan of West Des Moines, Iowa; and Gary and Linda of Ankeny, Iowa. There are five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Elmer M. Rasmussen on November 24, 1982.

Pallbearers include David E. Rasmussen, Richard Rasmussen, Gary Rasmussen, Richard Jorgensen, Bruce Rasmussen and Dareld Ahrens.

Honorary Pallbearers are Dr. Clifford Hanson, Florence Hanson, George Dunlop, Sigrid Christensen and Marie Johnson.