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Johnny Johnson Obituary
Johnny (Warren) Johnson, age 74 of Kronenwetter died Saturday, September 6, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield.
He was born on August 13, 1940 in Omaha, NE to the late Algot C. and Violette M. (Carlstrom) Johnson. Johnny entered the Marine Corps in San Diego, CA on January 5, 1957 and was honorably discharged December 17, 1964. He married Marilyn May Dyslin on November 26, 1960 in Wahoo, NE. She preceded him in death on May 3, 2006. Johnny lived in Nebraska and Iowa before moving to Wisconsin in April of 1969.
He worked for Midwest Coca Cola Bottling in Wausau until 1993. He founded JJ Water Systems in October of 1993. In 2005 Johnny sold the business and retired so that he could wholly devote himself to his beloved wife in her remaining time with him.
Johnny was a life member of the Wausau Area Jaycees and current member of Wausau Area Fourth of July Committee. He was the General Chairman in 1974 for the Wausau Area Jaycees Fourth of July Celebration, past Member of the Wausau Noon Optimist Club, where he served on the Board of Directors from 1985 to 1986 and then as Vice President from 1986-1987. He was also a member of the CWN Club of Stevens Point.
He is survived by two sons, Ted Johnson of Rothschild and Rodney (Amy) Johnson of Appleton; one daughter, Sarah (Michael) Kraemer of Rothschild; 6 grandchildren, Tyler, Jenna, Heather, Darren, Hailey, and Nathan; two sisters, Alice Clough of Omaha, NE and Arlene (Burdette) Bennett of Lincoln, NE; one brother, Richard Johnson of Lake Tapps, WA; one niece, Sue (Bill) Konkel of Wittenberg; many nieces and nephews; and special friend, Jan Ronchetto.
Besides Johnny's parents and wife, he is preceded in death by one son, Daniel M. Johnson; one sister, Gladys Remmeried; and parents-in-law Chester and Viola Dyslin.
Celebration of Life will take place at Brainard Funeral Home, 5712 Memorial Court, Weston from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 13, 2014.
Online condolences may be given at www.brainardfuneral.com
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to: Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd, Suite 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057, http://semperfifund.org/
The family would like to thank all the staff at the Cancer Center at Saint Clare's Hospital; all the staff that took care of Dad at St Joseph's Hospital with a special note of thanks to Nurse Lauren in the Oncology Unit and the staff in the Palliative Care Unit.
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Gail Lasecke
September 19, 2014
John was a friendly and caring person who always put the other person first. We knew him through our CWN dance group and whenever you met John he had a friendly greeting and a handshake. We are all very sorry to hear of his passing. God Bless you John.
Frank and Gail Lasecke
Cynthia
September 17, 2014
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be with you and help you through this difficult time. Philippians 4:6,7
September 13, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
September 13, 2014
Johnny, I will always remember our days at the Jaycees Fourth of July celebrations. Many great memories.
Duane Hohlstein
Linda & Bob Barnett
September 11, 2014
Dear Sarah and family, So very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all. God Bless you.
September 11, 2014
I'm very sorry for your loss, no one can be prepared for the loss of a loved one. But we find comfort in knowing we will see our loved ones again. 1 Thess. 4:13,14
Pat Schulist RN
September 10, 2014
Johnny was a very special person. May your family be soothed by knowing he touched the lives of so many.
Marge Cabanski
September 10, 2014
So sorry for your loss, your dad was a special person. My husband and I knew both of your parents when we were in Jaycee's together. Hard working caring people.
Ron Zahrt
September 10, 2014
Johnny was a great friend to my wife and I for years. We shared many,many great times as Jaycees and later in life. A friend that will be missed by all who knew him
Barbara Marschall
September 10, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss ... Johnny and Marilyn were part of the Rothschild neighborhood ... always enjoyed a lot of cups of coffee, as well as the gatherings in the neighborhood with them, and visiting with him when we'd run into each other at the IGA ...
D Hernan
September 10, 2014
We are sorry for your loss , may God comfort your family during this difficult time.
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