Name: Visitation for Wayne Eugene Johnson
Start: 2021-06-17T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Zion Lutheran Church

Wayne Eugene Johnson

October 2, 1943-June 13, 2021

ROCKFORD-Wayne Eugene Johnson, 77, of Rockford, IA died on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church, 805 E Main Ave, Rockford. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert Scheurer officiating.

Wayne was born on October 2, 1943 in Hartley, IA to Lester and Helen (Barry) Johnson. He was a graduate of Royal High School. Wayne was united in marriage to Carol Meyer on June 18, 1961 in Royal, IA and to their union three children were born: Terry, Scott and Steve. Wayne was elated to be a father to his three sons and when his youngest Steve was born he finally had the "quartet" he always wanted (although only Wayne loved to sing). Wayne was in the Barbershop Quartet and they won a Central States District Championship. He also participated in the Midwest Four, Kelly's Kid's and the River City Barbershop Chorus. Wayne had an excellent singing voice and also sang at church and many funerals.

Wayne and his family moved to Rockford in 1967 where he became involved with Zion Lutheran Church, the Rockford School Board, Light Plant Chairman and Golf Course President. He owned and operated his own business, Johnson Construction, for over 35 years. Wayne was determined to complete any project thrown his way which included anything from building the Omnitel in Nora Springs to cabinets and even play kitchen sets for his children/grandchildren. Everything had to be handmade and done his way. Wayne was an avid fisherman and for 27 plus years would take a fishing trip to Flint Lake in Ontario, CA. He loved fishing and especially loved taking the trip with his sons. His other interests included leather working, taking trips to the casino and attending the Clay County Fair. Most importantly, Wayne loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Wayne was a jokester and will be remembered for his vivacious storytelling and comic humor.

Those left to cherish his memory include his three sons: Terry (Kerry) Johnson of Rockford, Scott (Angie) Johnson of Rockford and Steve Johnson of Mason City; grandchildren: Lindsey (Kyle) Staudt, Corey (Taylor) Johnson, Caley (Matt) Rottler, Wesley Johnson (Amber Staudt), Derek (Whitney) Johnson, Travis (Kayla) Johnson, Logan Johnson, Cameron Johnson and Hannah Johnson (Blake Farr); great-grandchildren: Cyrus, Ezra and Avril Johnson and Baby Rottler due in July; sister: Yvonne Sands of Royal and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Lester and Helen Johnson; brothers: Perry and Donovan Johnson and great-grandson Will Johnson.

Fullerton Schumburg Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 302 West Main, Rockford, Iowa 50468 641-756-3311, www.Fullertonfh.com

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Published by Globe Gazette from Jun. 15 to Jun. 16, 2021.

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David Olson Trading Post

July 18, 2021

Just heard about Wayne`s passing
Sorry for your loss
Sold him a lot of merchandise
In all the years I knew him I never saw him have a bad day
We always had a good time
We were at a number of his concerts
He loved singing
What a loss

Melvin and Cheryl chapman

June 17, 2021

Terry, Scott, And Steve and families. We are very sad to hear of Wayne passing. He was the first person we met when we moved to Rockford. He came to hook up our gas stove. He came in and had coffee, visited awhile and that started a 40 year friendship. So many laughs and good times,, our sincere sympathy to all of you.

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Ron Laudner and Kathy Douglass

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Diane Niezwaag, RN, Critical Care

June 16, 2021

Your love for you dad and the countless hours you sat with him are a testament to what a loving man he was! My sympathy! May God hold your families close in His arms! May your dad´s memories be a source of strength in the days to come. God´s blessings.

Rich and Mary Williams

June 16, 2021

Steve we are sorry to read of the loss of you dad, all the great memories will help you through this, our prayers are with your family.

Gary Ewald

June 16, 2021

Sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Love the picture as it brings back fond memories at the Johnson home. Prayers for the entire family. God Bless!

Bob Willemsen ( Cindy )

June 16, 2021

Wayne built our house Out in the Briarstone area in Mason city. I think he started it in the early spring and we moved in November 14, 1997. I think he started it in the early spring and we moved in November 14, 1997. Wayne´s son Terry worked with his father throughout the process. They also had a young man, I think his name was Tim Ditsworth from Rockwell that worked with them too.

They we´re all very good Craftsman.

We got to know both Wayne and Terry and Tim throughout the whole process. We were very happy with the results of our house, we still live there today.

Wayne would stop in to Key Wholesale where I worked to pick up materials through Home Lumber . He always took the time to visit and he always had a smile on his face.

I was sorry to see his obituary I know he had been having health problems the last few years. My condolences.

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