1918
Herbert
2005
Herbert L. Johnson
August 3, 1918 — February 8, 2005
Herbert L. Johnson, 86, of Medford, WI, formerly of Moorhead, MN, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, February 8, 2005, at Country Gardens Assisted Living Center, in Medford.
Herbert Lennart Johnson was born August 3, 1918, to Emil and Esther (Lindberg) Johnson, in Bridgeport, CT. Herbert was raised in Stratford, CT, where he graduated from high school. He attended Connecticut Trade School before entering the US Army on March 21, 1941. Herbert served in the 102nd Infantry and saw action in Guadalcanal, New Zealand and New Caledonia, traveling 24,508 miles by sea before his discharge from the service.
He attended Bethel College in St. Paul, MN, from 1946 to 1948, where he met Elizabeth "Betty" Lindblom. They were united in marriage in Fergus Falls, MN, on August 13, 1948. They moved to Moorhead in 1950 where he worked as a salesman. Herb worked at Branick Manufacturing of Fargo, ND, for more than thirty years. He began as Parts Manager but was promoted to the position of Quality Control. He retired on September 1, 1983 and they continued to make their home in Moorhead. Betty died November 25, 2001.
Herb was a member of Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fargo and was a charter member of Moorhead Baptist Church. His other interests included hunting and fishing. Because Herb was interested in family history, he traveled to Sweden where he visited family and further investigated his family history.
Herb's family wishes to extend a special thanks to all his caregivers and staff at Country Gardens Assisted Living Center in Medford. Their personal care and attention to Herb and his family is gratefully recognized and appreciated.
Surviving Herbert is his four children: Lynn (Bruce) Quernemoen, McKinney, TX, H. Brent (Diane) Johnson, Ogema, WI, Eugene Johnson, Grand Forks, ND, and Kay Johnson, Greenfield, WI; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, Warre
In addition to his wife and parents, one brother preceded Herbert in death.
Visitation: Monday, February 14, 2005; 5 - 7 PM, in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.
Funeral: Tuesday, February 15, 2005; 11 AM, in Bethel Evangelical Free Church, Fargo.
Graveside Service: Tuesday at 3 PM, in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, MN.
Herbert Lennart Johnson was born August 3, 1918, to Emil and Esther (Lindberg) Johnson, in Bridgeport, CT. Herbert was raised in Stratford, CT, where he graduated from high school. He attended Connecticut Trade School before entering the US Army on March 21, 1941. Herbert served in the 102nd Infantry and saw action in Guadalcanal, New Zealand and New Caledonia, traveling 24,508 miles by sea before his discharge from the service.
He attended Bethel College in St. Paul, MN, from 1946 to 1948, where he met Elizabeth "Betty" Lindblom. They were united in marriage in Fergus Falls, MN, on August 13, 1948. They moved to Moorhead in 1950 where he worked as a salesman. Herb worked at Branick Manufacturing of Fargo, ND, for more than thirty years. He began as Parts Manager but was promoted to the position of Quality Control. He retired on September 1, 1983 and they continued to make their home in Moorhead. Betty died November 25, 2001.
Herb was a member of Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fargo and was a charter member of Moorhead Baptist Church. His other interests included hunting and fishing. Because Herb was interested in family history, he traveled to Sweden where he visited family and further investigated his family history.
Herb's family wishes to extend a special thanks to all his caregivers and staff at Country Gardens Assisted Living Center in Medford. Their personal care and attention to Herb and his family is gratefully recognized and appreciated.
Surviving Herbert is his four children: Lynn (Bruce) Quernemoen, McKinney, TX, H. Brent (Diane) Johnson, Ogema, WI, Eugene Johnson, Grand Forks, ND, and Kay Johnson, Greenfield, WI; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, Warre
In addition to his wife and parents, one brother preceded Herbert in death.
Visitation: Monday, February 14, 2005; 5 - 7 PM, in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.
Funeral: Tuesday, February 15, 2005; 11 AM, in Bethel Evangelical Free Church, Fargo.
Graveside Service: Tuesday at 3 PM, in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, MN.
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