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Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 17, 2004.

Darrel W. Johnsen 61, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born July 24, 1942 in Duluth, Minnesota, son of the late Walter and Mary (Anderson) Johnsen. On Nov. 24, 1984, he married Frances Gantner at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Wausau. She survives. He was a Veteran of the US Navy serving during the Vietnam War. Darrel worked for General Heating Company in Duluth, the Weston Power Plant as a welder, was shop manager for Wausau Body & Hoist and retired from Central Valley Petroleum Company as a service technician. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the North American Fishing Organization. Besides being known as a 'Jack of All Trades', he was an avid hunter, and fisherman. The most precious thing to him was being with and teaching his grandchildren. Darrel often took his boat, known as 'Just One More,' on the Great Lakes. With his brother, they entered tournaments and fished for Salmon and Brown Trout on Lake Michigan. In addition to fishing tournaments, he loved spending many hours taking family and friends Salmon fishing. Along with his wife, they took the camper to their permanent campsite at Ahnapee River Trails Camp Ground in Algoma. Besides his wife, Frances Johnsen, Wausau, survivors include three sons, Douglas (Mary Jo) Johnsen, North Branch, Minn. and their daughter, Kelly Reed, Darren (Darlin) Johnsen, Duluth, Minn. and their son, Joseph, Todd Brodjeski, Newark, Delaware; one daughter, Tammy (Jay) Newman, Wausau and their children, Heather and Nathan; two sisters, Judy (Phil) Holbeck, Two Harbors, Minn. and Marisue (Lonnie Gartamaker) Toelcke, Plymouth, Minn. and one brother, Ralph (Marlene) Johnsen, Duluth, Minn. FUNERAL SERVICES:4 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2004 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Ave., Wausau. Friends may call from 1:30 p.m. Saturday until the time of services at the Stewart Avenue funeral home. Military Honors will be conducted immediately following the services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association. Online condolences at: www.petersonkraemer.com

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June 19, 2004

Mary Jane VanDenHeuvel (Gumtow) posted to the memorial.

June 19, 2004

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June 18, 2004

Marisue Toelcke posted to the memorial.

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Mary Jane VanDenHeuvel (Gumtow)

June 19, 2004

Judy, Marisue & Ralph,

I want to express my heartfelt sympathies to you all on behalf of the Gumtow family. I was very saddened to hear of Darrel's passing as he was so young, great guy and had a great sense of humor. The last time I saw Darrel was at your mom's funeral and he didn't recognize me....too much time in between visit's but I have many great memories of growing up with you all. My sympathies also to Darrel's immediate family as I am sure it is very hard to lose Darrel.

Take care and keep the faith.

My Love

Mary Jane

Renee' Lindberg

June 19, 2004

Dear Doug and Darren and family,

I am very sorry to hear about your dad, I know how much he will be missed. I hope the memories you have together are kept close to your hearts. Your family has another guardian angel to guide it along the journey of life. I know what a great man he was because you both are great men!! Peace be with you and your families. God Bless you All.

Renee'Lindberg and family

Marisue Toelcke

June 18, 2004

DJ, my big bro, growing up you were always there for me even when I didn't realized it. You tot me to ride a bike and you tot me to drive a car, and maybe even tot me a few notty words. I will miss your emails and hearing the stories of the "big ones" that got away.

I hope you are with Mom & Dad and bringing them up to date with all that has happened since their journey home, for now you too are home. I pray for you as you rest in peace. I will try to be strong when thinking of you as I know you are looking down on me as I know Mom and Dad are.

I love you, your little sis, Marisue

Tina Johnson

June 17, 2004

Uncle Darrel,

You will be missed by so many. I want to tell you thanks for the memories of all the great times growing up. I guess what I remember most is you teaching me to waterski and the many rides in the sled behind the snowmobile. My heart is sad but I cling to the knowledge that you are now with Brandon, Grandpa and Grandma. May you rest in peace. Your niece, Tina