Haleisa Artis Johnson

Haleisa (Krause) Johnson, age 67, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, passed away on October 31,
2025, in the comfort of hospice. Haleisa lived a full and healthy life until her sudden cancer
diagnosis in September 2025. Though her time after diagnosis was brief, she was at peace,
surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Haleisa was born on March 4, 1958, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, to Herbert and Kathryn (Cage)
Krause. She grew up outside of Fenton and graduated from Sentral High School. Following
graduation, she attended Winona State University, earning a Bachelor's Degree in
Communication. In the summer of 1980, Haleisa began her career with Upper Iowa University.
At an Upper Iowa football game that fall, Haleisa met Randall Johnson. The couple later eloped
in Vinton on October 2, 1981. Together they shared 44 years of marriage, welcoming their
daughter, McKenzie, in 1986.
Haleisa worked for Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness and the Robert and Ruth Walker Foundation,
serving as Northeast Iowa's Farm to Early Childhood Coordinator for the past 15 years, working
up until her diagnosis. She was a vital part in developing and coordinating programs to improve
conditions for children's health and well-being in Northeast Iowa since 2007. Haleisa was also
involved with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library as Regional Coordinator, helping to foster a
love of reading in young children.
Prior to Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness, she served as the Foundation Director at Central
Community Hospital in Elkader and as Activity and Foundation Director at the Strawberry Point
Lutheran Home. She also worked alongside her husband in their family wood business for
more than 40 years.
Haleisa's life was defined by her love of faith, family, and friends. She enjoyed time spent with
her grandsons and daughter and cherished every moment spent with her husband. Her home
was always open, filled with laughter, good food, and friendship. Haleisa will be remembered as
a devoted wife, a loving mother, an adoring grandmother, and a loyal friend.
Haleisa is survived by her husband of 44 years, Randall; their daughter, McKenzie, (Travis)
Robinson; their grandsons, Jacob and Johnathan Robinson; sisters-in-law, Cheryl Johnson, Gayle Christie
(Jerry Williams); along with nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Kathryn Krause; her siblings, Herbert K Krause,
Hollee Strucker, and Heidee Barrett; parents-in-law, Ira and Betty Johnson; and brothers-in-law,
Robert Johnson and Byron Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Iowa Food Hub, PO box 195,
Decorah IA 52101, or to the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/IAFAYETTE/ or http://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/IACLAYTON
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