Evelyn K. (Boyd) Rasmussen, 91, died May 3.

Born in Hamburg, Iowa, Evelyn grew up in Glenwood, Iowa. She married Roy “Chip” Rasmussen, football coach at St. Paul Academy, in 1940 in Jordan, Minn. She was affectionately known as “Mrs. Coach” at the academy.

Evelyn was an active volunteer and member at St. Anthony Park United Methodist Church.

Roy preceded her in death. She is survived by her two sons, Morgen (Asuncion) and Boyd (Jeanne); three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Her funeral service was held May 11 at Mueller-Beiss Funeral Home in Roseville, with interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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