 Rasmussen died in Tórshavn.Rasmussen was a clear proponent of Faroese independence and he served in the Løgting as a representative from Norðoyar from 1914 to 1928 as a member of the Home Rule Party ().He viewed work with the folk high school as part of the effort to cultivate the minds of Faroese young people, which was essential in working for Faroese autonomy.