George Willard "Will" Johnson

George Willard "Will" Johnson obituary, Hermantown, MN

George Willard "Will" Johnson

George Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sunrise Funeral Home, Cremation Services & Cemetery on May 8, 2025.

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George "Will" Willard Johnson, 88, Hermantown, MN passed away on April 30, 2025 at home. He was born to Emmett and Lillian Johnson in Elmer, MN on October 28, 1936.
George graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1954. He served out country in the U.S. Marine Corp for four years, before working as an engineer at McDonald-Douglas until his retirement.
George worked his adult life in California, but his thoughts were always coming back to Minnesota for hunting and fishing. After his wife, Arlene, passed away in 2002, he made his return and enjoyed the Northland again.
George was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene; and his parents, Emmett and Lillian.
George is survived by his sister, Joan (Wayne) Morin; and two nieces.
Per George's wishes, no services are to be held.
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