Charles Johnson's Obituary
Charles M. “Chuck” Johnson, age 65 of Necedah, WI passed away at the Madison Veterans Hospital on Sunday, August 25, 2013.
Chuck was born in Edgerton, WI the son of Charles and Naomi. He was a 1966 graduate of Janesville High School, and worked for General Motors for 32 years. Chuck was very proud to have served in the Army from Dec. 1966 to Feb. 1972. He attended Officer Candidate School before doing a tour in Korea in the Infantry. He returned stateside to attend flight School then did a tour in Vietnam as a Huey pilot for the 174th Assault Helicopter Company as a Dolphin. After being discharged from the Army he continued to fly for the Wisconsin National Guard out of Madison for two years.
After retiring from GM, Chuck worked at the Tomah Wal-Mart, and tended bar at Sportsmans and the VFW Hall in Necedah. Chuck enjoyed working in his shop, taking care of his yard and fruit trees, riding ATV’s, playing cards with his buddies, and traveling to Hawaii and beyond.
Chuck is survived by his loving wife and best friend Linda; daughter, Jessica (Tyler) Komatz; granddaughter, Ava Nault and grandson, Jaxon Komatz; daughter, Kristi (Jeff) Wilder, grandsons; Zachary and Joshua Wilder; step-dad, Eugene Indgjer; sisters, Jeanine (Gene) Fry, Sheila (Jim) Pennycook, Pam (Rich) Dahlke, Jackie (Jay) Mesiti; mother-in-law, Lois Shannon; father-in-law, Erv Weeks; brother-in-laws; Jeff (Kathy) Weeks, Charlie (Kathy) Weeks; nieces and nephews, Tim (Amy) Fry, Wendy (Josh) Sommers, Zach Pennycook, Joe Pennycook, Allie (Mike) Putnam, Sara (Henry) Yu, and Becky (Francisco) Nunez; a favorite uncle, Bob (Cam) Johnson; step-brothers, Ed (Sharon) Greenfield, Bob (Sherry) Greenfield; special friends, Butch (Cherry) and Dick (Kriss); also many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his dear mother, Naomi (Chitwood) Indgjer, father, Charles E. Johnson, and step-mother, Gladys Johnson.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 31st at the VFW Hall in Necedah. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to the Wounded Warriors Program. Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca, WI is assisting the family with arrangements.
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