Rev. ELIAS RASMUSSEN, Born Nov. 15, 1888, Bergen, Norway, to Rev. Rasmus Rasmussen (1854-1912) and Ingeborg A (Andersen).
Immigrated in 1906 to Newark, Ill., and later to Ottawa, Ill.
Married Clara Thorson in 1914, Lee Co., Ill.

"In 1907 I attended a meeting and was convicted of sin. Eventually I found peace and assurance of salvation."

Served Lutheran parishes: Redeemer, Chicago; Windom, Minn.; East Duluth, Minn.; Norwegian Memorial Church, Minneapolis, Minn. 1933-1959

Honor: Knight, Order of St. Olav, First Class, 1947.