Fred Johnson Obituary
Services: 2 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials: church.
This obituary was originally published in the Journal Star.
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Lynne Popp
August 2, 2007
Ga, it's been a long year since you've been gone. You have been greatly missed. So many changes have happened. Missing you.
Love, Maizie
Polly Crothers
August 14, 2006
You cannot say, you must say that he is dead. He is just away! Famous words from James Whitcomb Riley, so true.
For we will all meet again.
Our prayers and love to you and your family.
Love,
Cousin Polly (Aunt Alice)
Kathy Galbraith
August 14, 2006
Lynne and I have known each other since the 7th grade. I fondly remember going over to her house to play, and her dad would always have a smile, and a warm greeting for me. He would take the time drive us to the skating rink, and many other places. He was a wonderful dad to Lynne, and I am blessed to have known him.
Connie Wright
August 13, 2006
On behalf of the Lincoln Memorial Day Observance Association we express our sincere sympathies at the loss of your loved one, a man whom served "OUR COUNTRY" well! Fred's name will be read next Memorial Day at the Memorial Gardens at Antelope Park in Lincoln, Nebraska during the Candlelight Vigil in the evening, that honors those who served in the military. " Keeper of the Names"
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Bob Whelchel
August 13, 2006
Fred R. Johnson will forever be my Uncle Freddie, with a ready smile and gacious manners. We have been so blessed having so many wonderful aunts and uncles. Imagine for a moment the tremedous reunion taking place in our Fathers House. Our prayers go out to Freddie`s family as we share memories of a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. With great love, your nephew and family, Bob Whelchel.
Charlotte Whelchel
August 13, 2006
I am the wife of Robert Whelchel and Bob is the third son of Alice Lillian the fifth child of Fred and Emma Johnson. Lynne we have been on vacation and thank you for sending us the Guest Book information.
My love and prayers go out to you Lynn, Heidi and your famlies. Uncle Freddie was a warm and sweet person, he always made you feel welcome when ever we came to Lincoln for a visit. He and Aunt Helen would have us over for brunch and Lynne May would play the piano, they were so very pround of you Lynne. Another year we went back to visit and they took us to dinner at a Steak House outside of town, very good food. They made a wonderful couple, and they are together again. Uncle Freddie is with his Lord and at peace. I am so happy we were able to make the trip back in 1990,we got some wonderful memories and pictures.
Love and prayers,
Charlotte Whelchel
Jack Avery
August 5, 2006
I'll always remember Uncle Freddy as the kind and gentle Johnson.
Jack Avery, eldest son of Emily Marie, who was the seventh child.
Steven Popp
August 4, 2006
Our American Hero
Yes,Mr. Freddie Raymond Johnson you
are our hero. You served your country with honor and dignity when
our country needed you most. Your sure had fun doing it with a hula skirt on. You served your company and the IBEW well, completing many projects with your fellow employees.
You honored God the Father with your
faith in Him and His Son by attending church for many years as a
member, which your little girl directed you to by following her friends to Bible school and church.
You honored your parents with respect and love by staying out of BIG trouble. You loved your wife, Helen, like Christ loved the church even when she actually meant to hit the brakes, but instead stepped on the gas going thru the garage. You loved your daughter, Lynne May, by not provoking her in anger, but as a
loving father even when she came to
you with the two side mirrors she had just knocked off your new station wagon while going thru King's drive thru. We all know that Heidi was the pearl of your heart 99.99% of the time.
Now I want to thank you for being like a father and dad to me after I had lost mine. You were always there helping us move, paint, or with any fixer up project.
We just had a few verbal spats over
our political differences, but we were always able to forgive and respect each other. I think you rubbed off on me earlier since I never told you I voted for Ben Nelson once for governor. Anyway dear beloved father and brother in the Lord, your quick wit and loving
teasing words will be greatly missed
but never forgotten. God bless and
keep you in His peace until His Son, Jesus our Savior and Lord returns.
Love,
Steve
Lynne Popp
August 4, 2006
This true story portrays my daddy's patience and his love for me.
"Daddy, when will it be time to go to see the ponies?"
"Can't you wait quietly for another half hour?" Daddy asked.
"How long's a half hour? Is it long?"
"No, it won't be very long. Now go play with your toys for a while but don't get dirty or Mommy will be mad," Daddy replied.
"Dolly, let's pretend we're watching the ponies. O.K.? Daddy, is it a half hour yet?"
"O.K. We'll go now but you'll only have to wait when we get there. Go kiss Mommy good-bye and then we'll leave."
"We're going to see the ponies, we're going to see the ponies," I sang as I rode in the car.
"Aren't you excited about anything else at the circus? The lions, tigers, elephants, clowns, and acrobats are all fun to watch," Daddy said.
"No! All I want to see are the ponies! How long will it be before we get there?"
"Just a few more minutes," Daddy replied. "Maizie, see the cars over there? That's where we're going to park."
"Daddy, look at all the people. Can I have a balloon?"
"I thought you only wanted to come to the circus to see the ponies?"
"I want to see the ponies, but can I have a big red balloon pleeease?"
"Yes, you can have a balloon. Which big red one do you want?" Daddy asked.
"That one in the middle, it's the biggest!"
"Give her the big red balloon in the middle please. Maizie, you know the balloons are all the same size."
"No, they aren't. The big red balloon in the middle is up above the others, so it's the biggest! Thank you sir," I said to the balloon man.
"Maizie, come on over here. Hold my hand while we stand in line," Daddy said. "Let me tie the string of your balloon around your wrist so that you don't lose it."
"Why do we have to stand in line? There's people going in the doors. I want to get in and see the ponies!"
"Those people already have their tickets. We need to buy our tickets so that we can go in," replied Daddy.
"How long before we get tickets?"
"Not very long. See the line is moving. We're getting closer to the ticket booth. Just be patient," Daddy said.
"I'm trying to Daddy."
"Two tickets please. One child and one adult," Daddy said to the ticket man.
"Can we go in the big doors now? Will I get to see the ponies now?"
"Yes, we can go in and find a place to sit so that we can watch the circus. You'll have to wait until it is time for the ponies to perform before you see them," Daddy said.
"When do they perform? Is it soon?"
"Let me look at the program. The ponies come on after intermission. You can just sit back and enjoy the program, then there will be a break. After the break the ponies will come on," Daddy replied.
"How will the circus break? Is the building going to fall down? The ponies won't get hurt if the circus breaks will they?"
"No, Maizie, not that kind of break. I mean that the show will stop for a while so the actors and animals can rest. Then after their rest period the show will start again," Daddy assured me.
"How long will it be then before the ponies?"
"Just forget about the ponies for a while and watch the other acts. See the funny clowns?" Daddy said.
"No! I love ponies!"
"Come on Maizie, we'll go see the ponies now," Daddy said.
"Yeah! Where are they?" I asked while I was running down a ramp.
"Maizie! Watch out! There's steps at the bottom of that ramp!" Daddy yelled as I was rolling backwards onto my ankle.
"Daddy it hurts!" I cried.
"Your ankle hurts? Let's see it. I think you broke it. I'm going to pick you up and take you to the doctor's," Daddy said.
"No! I haven't seen the ponies yet!" I cried.
"O.K. I'll carry you to your seat so that you can watch the ponies and then we'll go to the doctor's office," Daddy said.
"Oh! Aren't the ponies beautiful? I just love the ponies!" I exclaimed.
Daddy, I love you and I'll miss you dearly. Thank you so much for all the wonderful memories.
Your daughter,
Maizie
Kenneth Avery
August 4, 2006
Dear family:
My Mom was Emily Marie Johnson (Avery), older sister of dear Uncle Freddie. Freddie was a wonderful uncle, thoughtful and kind. Mom called Freddie her good looking brother. There were twelve children in the Fred G. and Emma Johnson family in Lincoln, six boys and six girls. Mom was child number seven, and Freddie was number nine. Freddie and his family and are in our thoughts and prayers, with more prayers for Uncle George and Aunt Helen in Adams, NE.
With Love,
Ken & Patti Avery
Gregg & Cindy Johnson
August 4, 2006
To all,
Cindy and I are presently in Annapolis, MD attending the wedding of our son, Ryan, and spending time with our family when we heard the news of Uncle Freddie's home-going. We want to share our sympathies with you and let you know that you are in our prayers during these days of grief and sorrow. It is at moments like these that we hold on to the "hope that is ours through Christ Jesus"! Heaven truly is a wonderful place . . . it's God's promise and one that we look forward to enjoying as well.
May you feel the warmth of His embrace as He shrouds you with the cape of His comfort.
Living 4 Him!
Gregg & Cindy Johnson
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