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Howard Johnson Obituary

Johnson, Howard M., Sr.
Apr 12, 1924 - Mar 20, 2013

Of Omaha. A devoted husband and father, he played his part well. Our Lord called him Home on the first day of Spring, 2013. He was preceded in death by father and mother, Alvin E. Johnson (1946) and Nina Bergquist (1976); brother, Warren (1992); and sister, Myrtle Louise Olauson (2010). He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lois Denton Johnson; 4 children, Howard Johnson, Jr. (Barbara), Debbie Wright (John), David Johnson (Ann), and Douglas Johnson (Debbie); 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Oliver and Katie Nesbitt, Wendell and Gloria Brooks, Barbara Denton, and Betty Jo Johnson; numerous nieces and nephews. Howard served in the Pacific Theater during World War II and received the Purple Heart. A graduate of both the University of Omaha and the Wisconsin School of Banking, Howard worked in the banking and the insurance industries for over 60 years.
MEMORIAL SERVICE Tuesday, March 26, at 11am at Dundee Presbyterian Church, 5312 Underwood Ave. Private Inurnment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, with Military Rites by Millard American Legion Post #374 and VFW Post #8334. Memorials to Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home (12505 S. 40 St., Bellevue 68123) in recognition of the remarkable care and love provided by its employees. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 402-391-3900
www.heafeyheafey.com


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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Mar. 21 to Mar. 24, 2013.

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Mark Johnson

March 25, 2013

Wonderful man and family. Rest in Peace in Heaven.

March 25, 2013

Rest in peace sweet Howard. Elizabeth & Tom Rensch

Dorothy Ebener

March 24, 2013

My sympathy to you and your family.

March 23, 2013

Dear Howard, You always made me feel special, you had a beautiful heart, a beautiful family and you were a wonderful man. You will be missed. love to you and your dear Lois, Sarah

Lynda Turner

March 22, 2013

Mere words are not enough to express my love and sorrow of Howard Sr. passing. His memory will live with me forever. Thank you Howard for brightening my life.

Bill Fead

March 21, 2013

Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.

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