Kathryn Johnson Obituary

A St. Paul resident for many years died of natural causes on 8/22/10 She was born 9/29/23 in Duluth, MN. She had been living at Wellington Assisted Living (2235 Rockwood Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55116, 651-699-2664) for a little over a year. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert Elmer Johnson (1966) and Charity Jones Johnson (1958), both from Duluth, and her brother, Robert Butler Johnson (1986), from Roseville, MN. She is survived by her brother, William Duane Johnson of Minneapolis; her half-sister Joyce Leines of Big Lake, MN; her nieces Virginia and Margaret; her nephews Clifford, Donald, Jeffrey and Douglas; and several great nieces and nephews. Katie loved her career of work at the Minnesota Historial Society. Interment at Forest Hill Cemetery in Duluth, MN.

Published by Pioneer Press on Aug. 23, 2010.
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I worked with Katie for many years in the Processing Department at the Minnesota Historical Society. It was a privilege to have known her, and I will miss her.

David Peterson
South St. Paul, MN

August 24, 2010

Kathryn Ann Johnson (always known to my family and me as simply KATIE) was an engaging, dignified, agreeable individual. She expressed strong opinions with a polished tact, yet left no doubt where she stood on many issues.

My mother was fortunate to make her acquaintance in 1952 at the Minnesota Historical Society. Both my parents (and then I) were friends with her for many years. Katie corresponded with my mother regularly during a time of emotional illness. Katie led a very busy life; yet this courageous, often unsung good neighbor never forgot those in need.

While Katie was an aristocrat, with an unfeigned sense of noblesse oblige, no careful detail was too small to execute, nor lost to insignificance. She cared deeply about social causes, and was dedicated to the work of the Historical Society. I will cherish her in memory, but am confident her work and spirit live on undiminished. Katie's friendship will be long and deeply missed.

A Stohr

August 23, 2010

I knew Katy from 1970 when I started work at the Minnesota Historical Society and often gave her a ride to or from work or to places like the dry cleaners. I haven't seen her for many years but will always remember her as a good friend and colleague. -- John Wickre, Newport, MN

August 23, 2010

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