Beverly Ruth Rasmussen

Beverly Ruth Rasmussen obituary, Northwood, IA

Beverly Ruth Rasmussen

Beverly Rasmussen Obituary

Visit the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

A memorial service for Beverly (Schiager) Rasmussen, 97, will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 2pm at Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home.  Reverend Matt Griggs will officiate. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Beverly passed away on November 13, 2023, at the Northwood Retirement Center in Northwood, IA where she had resided for the last three years.

Beverly was born on January 14, 1926, to Goodwin and Gladys (Hoverson) Schiager in Albert Lea, MN. She grew up and attended school in Albert Lea. On January 24, 1943, Beverly married Maynard Rasmussen. Together they welcomed three children.

Beverly enjoyed being a wife, mother, and homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, working crossword puzzles and the companionship of her two cats, Rocky and Alayna. Time spent with her family brought Beverly great joy.  

Beverly is survived by her children Nancy (Chuck) Stadheim, Dick (Sharon) Rasmussen; son-in-law Bob Battenfeld; grandchildren Brenda (Dan) Hullopeter, Barb (Pat) Hullopeter, Todd (Jana) Stadheim, Teresa (Travis) Wangen, Lisa (Drew) Harden, Jodi (Bob) Ossewaarde, Angie (Arthur) Jones, Sarah (Drew) Innis, and Jeff (Laura) Rasmussen; 25 great grandchildren; and 18 great great grandchildren.

Beverly was preceded in death by her husband Maynard; daughter Carol; granddaughter Linda Spooner; parents and her brothers and sisters.

God Bless her memory.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home

1415 Hwy 13 N, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Make a Donation
in Beverly Rasmussen's name

How to support Beverly's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Beverly Rasmussen's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more