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1938
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2024
Philip Johnson Obituary
Philip Raymond Johnson, 86, of St. Michael, Minn., passed away at his residence on Monday, July 29, 2024.
He was born Jan. 25, 1938, at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, the son of Bernadine (Mee) and Raymond A. Johnson.
As a young man, Philip was active in Boy Scouts and was an Eagle Scout. He graduated in 1956 from Mankato High School and graduated from Mankato State College in 1960.
For six years, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve.
On April 18, 1964, Philip and Janice M. Pemrick were united in holy marriage at Holy Name Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
Philip was employed for 31 years as an accountant / data security manager for Pillsbury. Following his retirement, he became the business manager for 15 years at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hackensack and St Agnes Catholic Church in Walker.
After retirement, Philip and Janice traveled with their RV. They also spent several winters in Arizona.
He enjoyed entertaining and fishing with family and friends at their lake home on Ten Mile Lake in Hackensack. He also enjoyed volunteering as a lector at the church. Philip was also a great bridge player and loved playing cribbage daily with his wife.
Survived by his loving wife, Janice; children, Raymond Johnson, Karin Johnson, Gina (Glen) Olsen and Katie (Johnson) Carleton; 12 grandchildren, Miranda, Talon, Keandra, Sarah, John, Kavon and Isaac, Hannah, Lindsay and Kayla, Ivan and Averie; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Jean Haefner; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Waskosky and Joyce Dugan; and his cousin, Sheryl Aamodt.
Preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law Edwin Haefner; niece Jamie Dugan; and nephew, Steven Haefner
A Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be held at the Church of St. Albert in Albertville Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. with a visitation at 9:30 a.m. and lunch to follow after Mass. Father Joseph Zabinski will be the Celebrant.
Interment will be held at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights.
Online condolences may be made at www.thepeter sonchapel.com
The Peterson Chapel, St. Michael/Albertville Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
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