Evelyn was born September 17, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church on 46th Street in Brooklyn. She graduated from Bay Ridge High School in Brooklyn, and went on to study at Long Island University. She worked as a secretary at United States Steel Corporation. Evelyn retired as the Director of Services at White and Case LLP in Manhattan, after working there for many years.
Evelyn is survived by two brothers: Rev. Louis Hermansen of Roseau, MN, and Norman Hermansen of Staten Island, NY; nieces: Karin Hermansen (Scott Eckstein), Susan (Anthony) Goold; and Lisa (David) Hanson; nephews Louis (Jane) Hermansen, and Richard Hermansen; and several grand- and great-grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Capt. Louis and Nellie Hermansen
A private burial will be held at Ocean View Cemetery, 3315 Amboy Road on April 19, 2019, with the Rev. Tony Aguilar officiating.