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Brett Johnson Obituary
Brett Michael Johnson, 30, Allouez, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 7, 2013. He was born June 30, 1983 in Green Bay, son of Michael and Mary Jo (Jaekels) Johnson. Brett graduated from Green Bay Southwest High School, and attended ITT and NWTC where he studied computer science. He worked for IEI General Contractors.
Brett loved music, movies, computers, animals, and going to Packer games.
He was a cancer survivor for the past 18 years and prior loved playing the piano and enjoyed performing as a child magician.
He will be deeply missed by his parents, Mike and Mary Jo Johnson, Allouez; brother, Blake Johnson, Allouez; sister, Sarah Johnson, Rochester, MN; grandmothers, Mary Lou Jaekels, Allouez, and Gwen Johnson, Kingsford, MI; aunts and uncles: Robert Johnson and Jill Moroni, Kingsford, MI, Judy (Terry) Watermolen, Allouez, Mary Jaekels, Green Bay, Jeff (Anne) Jaekels, Allouez, Susie (Steven) Klinkner, Manitowoc, Sally (Bill) Jansen, Allouez, Laurie (Jim) McCartney, De Pere; cousins: Angela Coan, Brian Johnson, Kristin Kranitz, Kim Klinkner, Katie Klinker, Jessica Motol, Jennifer Comstock, Lizzy Sharos, Jacqueline Jaekels, Megan Watermolen, Teryn Tilque, Alex Watermolen, Emily McCartney, Ellen McCartney, and Erin McCartney, Jake and Jenna Jansen; and special friend, Jessica Hazen, Green Bay; and special family friends, Rich and Peggy Lindberg, Rochester, MI.
Brett was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Honorable John C. Jaekels; paternal grandparents, Clayton Johnson and Kathryn Johnson; uncles, James Jaekels; great uncle, Lloyd Planert; and great aunts, retired Lt. Col. Antoinette Melelli and Mildred (Richard) Aabar.
Family and friends may call Wednesday, July 10, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. until the hour of Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m. at Cotter Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 860 N. Webster Ave., De Pere, with Fr. Paul Demuth officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brett Johnson
Brian Madson
January 26, 2014
Miss you Brett. I think of our pastimes every day and smile. Forever you will be in my thoughts.
August 5, 2013
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Dennis Pasterski
July 18, 2013
We just heard about the death of Brett. We are so very sorry. Know that we are thinking of you.
Dennis and Doris Pasterski
July 11, 2013
Brett was a person full of love who shared his experiences to help others. Thank you Brett for saving my life. You will be so missed. May you finally be at peace.
My sympathy to the family.
Love Kris Ball
Judy Wilson
July 11, 2013
Brett had a awesome sense of humor. He was a good man!
Rip sweetie.
July 10, 2013
Mary Jo please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. May the Creator be with you all and give you the strength you need during this time.
-Kim Reiter-Summers
Stephanie
July 9, 2013
Brett is a wonderful person with a big heart and will be sadly missed.
Amanda Olejniczak
July 9, 2013
My thoughts and parayers are with the Johnson family and everyone who knew and loved Brett.
Rhonda Stroud and Wright Weber Management
July 8, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Michelle Baemmert
July 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson family during this time. I hope you find comfort in all the good times you had with Brett. I spent a lot of great times with the family in the basement and pool.. memories I won't forget.
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