Anna Liisa Rasmussen

Anna Liisa (nee: Rauhala) Rasmussen, age 73 of Middleburg Heights, OH passed away Jan. 13, 2022 at Arden Courts of Chagrin Falls. Born Sept. 22, 1948 in Vimpeli, Finland to Arvo and Toini (nee: Kiviniemi) Rauhala, she had been a longtime area resident. As a child, Anna attended Zion Lutheran Church in Fairport Harbor before becoming a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Berea. Anna enjoyed her career with the Berea City School District as a Teacher’s Aide. Anna was passionate about her students and loved what she did for a living. She retired in 2015 after over 23 years with the school district. While retired, she had time to pursue her love of reading, animals, serving her church and community, taking daily walks, and spending time with friends. Survivors include her children David A. and Erik J. Rasmussen and sister Sarah England. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Maija Isoniemi and Helena Rauhala. A memorial service will be held at 10am on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church 276 E. Bagley Road, Berea 44017. Friends may call from 4-7pm on Monday at the Potti & Marc F. Burr Funeral Homes, 538 Fifth Street, Fairport Harbor, OH 44077. Obituary, online condolences and memorial gifts available at www.marcfburrfuneralhome.com . In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Berea Animal Rescue Friends in celebration of Anna’s love of animals.