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Kenneth Johnson Obituary

Of Forest Lake Age 71 Died unexpectedly October 18, 2009. Ken was a 1955 graduate of the Forest Lake High School. He was a member of the Local Carpenters Union #851 and a volunteer with Forest Lake Community Helping Hands. He is preceded in death by his parents, Axel and Margaret (Arth) Johnson; son-in-law Marc Kempf. He is survived by his wife Maria; children, Cheryl Kempf, Warren (Mary Kay) Johnson, Greg (Patricia) Johnson, Marcellina (Miguel) Hernandez, Dawna (Adam) Vaughn, Walter (Kim) Paugel, Darin (Audra) Johnson, John Paugel and his fiancée Paige; eighteen grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sisters, Geraldine (Al) Pulcifer, Dorothy (Everett) Johnson; other extended family. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 22, 2009 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday and 9:00-10:00 a.m., Thursday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake. 651-464-3556 www.mattsonfuneralhome.com


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Published by Pioneer Press on Oct. 20, 2009.

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Summer Haven Resort

October 27, 2009

Dearest Maria & Family,
On behalf of Summer Haven Resort we would like to send "our condolences". Some of us were lucky to get to know Ken for the short time he was at the campgrounds. We can only imagine the pain you are feeling due to the loss of your special loved one. Do remember God has a greater plan for Ken, maybe building somethings as what he was good at, or sitting around the camp fire telling stories. We will truly miss Ken and cherish his memories...'til we meet again.

Chuck Fulks

October 21, 2009

The Johnson Family: I am greatly sorry for the passing of Kenny, he was one of my closest friends in high school and it was great to renew our friendship at the last class reunion. It was always my intentions to look him up when I get up to MN, but time flew by. I now regret that I did not make a greater effort. I am again sorry for your loss.

October 21, 2009

Maria...I just heard of Ken's passing . I am so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Your faith will help you to get through this difficult time. Remember that God loves you and so do we. Denny and Jan Stiles

Elvira Preciado

October 21, 2009

Tia Maria, my prayers and thoughts are with you all. Uncle Ken was a wonderful uncle and will be deeply missed. God bless you all. Elvira Preciado

Sharon Davis

October 20, 2009

Darin and family- My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. I know this is a very difficult time to get through. A lot of prayer helps. Think of all the good times you have shared and all the memories that have been created. Keep him close to your heart. Ken and my dad are in heaven now swapping stories. They are never alone!
Sharon Davis

Maria Tatum

October 20, 2009

Tia Maria & Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Ken was a wonderful uncle and always made us laugh. He will be missed and never forgotten. You and the family are in our prayers. God Bless you.

Gretchen Coons

October 20, 2009

Ken was a lovely man with a nice sense of humor and will be missed by many. I loved the stories he would tell during Table Topics at Toastmasters. He really got into telling us about his garden. Ken will live on in our hearts forever.

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