BORN

1924

DIED

2013

Berniece Johnson Obituary

Berniece H. Johnson

Berniece H. Johnson, age 89, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013, at a local hospital. Memorial Services are scheduled for 10:30 am, Saturday, October 5, at Miller Funeral Home, 13th and Main Street, Sioux Falls. No Visitation is scheduled.

Berniece H. Johnson was born March 17, 1924 in Eden Township, Pipestone County, MN, to Martin and Ida (Ihlen) Johnson. She received her education in the local area, District 29 and Ihlen Middle School, and graduated from Pipestone High School in 1942. Berniece moved to Omaha during World War II and worked for Glen L. Martin Co, where she was the final assembly inspector for B-26 Bombers. She lived a short period in Minneapolis, before moving to Sioux Falls. Berniece was employed at the Branch Office of the Queen City Fire and Insurance Co., Anchor Casualty Co., and the Agricultural Insurance Co., for 27 years. She was then employed at Dornberger/Berry and Co. for 15 years, until her retirement in 1989.

Berniece was a member of First Lutheran Church, and had been a member of Insurance Women of Sioux Falls.

Published by Argus Leader on Oct. 3, 2013.
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With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead...(Psalm 62:8).

Pat

October 11, 2013

Berniece was a very kind and caring person. She was my boss at Agricultural Ins. My sympathy and prayers to all the family, she was a wonderful person.

Sharon Dominisse

October 3, 2013

I am going to miss my birthday card this year my friend. Love you

October 3, 2013

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