Bob Johnson, age 86, of Cottage Grove, peacefully passed surrounded by loving family on Monday, July 22, 2024 in the comfort of his home.
Preceded in death by wife, MaryAnn; parents, Carl and Meta; sister, Shirley Doffing; and brother, Kenneth. Survived by children, Christopher (Alice), Linda Welter, Rod (Becky), and Terry (Melinda); grandchildren, MaryJo, Kurt, Grace, Kyle, Alex, Katie, Hayden, and Bradley; great-grandchildren, Tasha, Drake, Beckett, Jordan, and Lukas; and close friend, Nona.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM with visitation beginning at 10 AM, Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the Church of St. Rita, 8694 80th St. St., Cottage Grove, MN 55016.
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