Edgar A. Johnson

Edgar A. Johnson, 75 of Marshall, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

Edgar was born on September 27, 1950, in Chippewa Falls, WI, the son of Waldamar Johnson and Wanda Wolfe. On October 18, 1997, Edgar was united in marriage with Karen Paine in Marshall. He faithfully served his country in the United States Navy. Edgar enjoyed hunting and watching movies. He was a die-hard Packer fan, an avid Badgers, Brewers, and Bucks fan, and was a sports memorabilia enthusiast. Edgar was also a NASCAR fan, and his favorite drivers were Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr. In his free time, Edgar liked to do leather work and do woodwork. Above all, Edgar was a devoted husband, father, and grandpa. He loved spending time with his family and dog.

Edgar is survived by: his wife Karen; children David Johnson, Brett Johnson, Keith Vodraska, and Kimberly Vodraska; grandchildren Luis Bello, Antonio Bello, Amorah Johnson, Isiah Dawson, Alexis Mitchell, Jaylynn Vodraska-Mitchell, and McKenzie Vodraska, Brianna(Devon) Handel, Ryan Johnson, Savannah Thurber; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Edgar is preceded in death by his parents, son Daniel Lee Johnson, and 2 siblings.

A funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home of Waterloo with Rev. Ray Bezanson presiding. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until the time of service at the funeral home. Edgar will be laid to rest with Military Honors at Prairie View Cemetery in Chippewa Falls on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM.