Sigbjørn Ravnåsen

Sigbjørn Ravnåsen (26 August 1941 – 11 August 2016) was a Norwegian researcher, principal and politician for the Christian Democratic Party.

He was born in Herefoss as a son of a mine labourer. After Kristiansand Teacher's College between 1959 and 1963 he worked as a teacher in Flå and Indre Arna between 1964 and 1970. He also studied one year at the Norwegian Central School of Gymnastics and two years at NLA University College. From 1970 to 1998 he was a school principal in Sauherad.

Ravnåsen chaired Sauherad Christian Democratic Party from 1978 to 1983 and Telemark Christian Democratic Party from 1986 to 1994 after three years as deputy leader. He was never an elected local politician, but chaired Sauherad's cultural council from 1981 to 1982. He served as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Telemark during the terms 1989–1993 and 1993–1997. From 1989 to 1990 he met as a regular representative, covering for Solveig Sollie who served in Syse's Cabinet. He was a member of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, and also party whip. In total he met during 1 year and 183 days of parliamentary session.

Ravnåsen was married and had four children, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was also active in Normisjon.