Harry Johnson's Obituary
HARRY C. JOHNSON
WAUPACA, WISCONSIN Age 89, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at his home in the Town of Dayton, Waupaca Co., WI. He was born December 27, 1920 in the Town of St. Lawrence, WI; son of Nels and Olga (Christenson) Johnson. On November 29, 1944, Harry married Velma Abrahamson in Waupaca, WI. She preceded him in death on March 24, 2006. Harry was a farmer in the Town of Dayton for most of his life and had lived on the present family farm since 1928. He had been a milk hauler for Consolidated Badger in Iola for 12 years. Harry is survived by:
Children: Nancy Hamm of Scandinavia, WI
Shirley Grant of Green Valley, AZ
Marie (Donald) Bieber of Tucson, AZ
Roger (Leisa Fahser) Johnson of Waupaca, WI
Randall Johnson of Los Angeles, CA
Roy (Shirley) Johnson of Etowah, TN
Velda Johnson of Maplewood, MN
Nine Grandchildren: Geraldine (Jeremy) Martens Steven (Mary Jo) Hamm
Michael (Jaimie) Bieber
Melissa Bieber
Jessica Johnson
Daniel Johnson
Stephanie Johnson
Heather Johnson
Treavor Johnson
Great-Grandchildren: Connor Hamm and Molly, Megan, and Anna Martens
Sisters: Lillian Ziebell of Waupaca, WI
Rose Hansen of New London, WI
Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nels and Olga Johnson; his wife, Velma Johnson; two sons-in-law, Dean Grant and Artie Hamm; six half-brothers; two half-sisters; and two brothers-in-law, Edward Ziebell and Gordon Hansen. A Funeral Service will be on Monday, July 5, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, WI. Reverend Barry Shaw will officiate. A visitation will be held on Monday from 9:00 – 11:00 AM at the Holly Funeral Home. Burial will be at Crystal Lake Cemetery in the Town of Dayton following the service on Monday. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in the name of Harry C. Johnson. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements. HOLLY FUNERAL HOME
526 S. Main Street
Waupaca, WI 54981
www.hollyfuneralhome.com
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