Duane Victor Johnson, 95, of Bear River, MN passed away with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Diamond Willow assisted Living, Mountain Iron, MN. Duane was born on August 16, 1925 in Hibbing, the son of John and Alice (Wold) Johnson.
He grew up in Togo and then honorably served his country in the US Navy during WII from 1943–1946. After the service, he moved to Bear River where he has lived ever since. Duane was employed with Ulland Brothers Construction for 40 years. He was also employed for a time with Farrell Gas. He was married to Lois Flank who passed in 1975, then to Georgene Filbert who passed in 2004. He then met and married Ellen "Joy" Schuman-Gibson on June 25, 2010 in Virginia, MN. Duane was a member of the Bear River Lutheran Church. He enjoyed restoring old cars and showing them at the Timber Days in Cook. He also loved traveling and dancing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives Lois Johnson, and Georgene Johnson; four brothers: Roy, Jack, Bob and Kenny Johnson; grandson Jesse Johnson; and great-granddaughter Angelina Pemberton.
Duane is survived by his wife Ellen "Joy" Johnson; children: Kevin (Theresa) Johnson, and Tammy (Farley) Fox; grandchildren: Richard Johnson, Renee Pemberton, and Heather Johnson; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; numerous step-children and step grandchildren.
He grew up in Togo and then honorably served his country in the US Navy during WII from 1943–1946. After the service, he moved to Bear River where he has lived ever since. Duane was employed with Ulland Brothers Construction for 40 years. He was also employed for a time with Farrell Gas. He was married to Lois Flank who passed in 1975, then to Georgene Filbert who passed in 2004. He then met and married Ellen "Joy" Schuman-Gibson on June 25, 2010 in Virginia, MN. Duane was a member of the Bear River Lutheran Church. He enjoyed restoring old cars and showing them at the Timber Days in Cook. He also loved traveling and dancing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives Lois Johnson, and Georgene Johnson; four brothers: Roy, Jack, Bob and Kenny Johnson; grandson Jesse Johnson; and great-granddaughter Angelina Pemberton.
Duane is survived by his wife Ellen "Joy" Johnson; children: Kevin (Theresa) Johnson, and Tammy (Farley) Fox; grandchildren: Richard Johnson, Renee Pemberton, and Heather Johnson; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; numerous step-children and step grandchildren.
Duane Victor Johnson, 95, of Bear River, MN passed away with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Diamond Willow assisted Living, Mountain Iron, MN. Duane was born on August 16, 1925 in Hibbing, the son of John and Alice (Wold) Johnson.
He grew up in Togo and then honorably served his country in the US Navy during WII from 1943–1946. After the service, he moved to Bear River where he has lived ever since. Duane was employed with Ulland Brothers Construction for 40 years. He was also employed for a time with Farrell Gas. He was married to Lois Flank who passed in 1975, then to Georgene Filbert who passed in 2004. He then met and married Ellen "Joy" Schuman-Gibson on June 25, 2010 in Virginia, MN. Duane was a member of the Bear River Lutheran Church. He enjoyed restoring old cars and showing them at the Timber Days in Cook. He also loved traveling and dancing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives Lois Johnson, and Georgene Johnson; four brothers: Roy, Jack, Bob and Kenny Johnson; grandson Jesse Johnson; and great-granddaughter Angelina Pemberton.
Duane is survived by his wife Ellen "Joy" Johnson; children: Kevin (Theresa) Johnson, and Tammy (Farley) Fox; grandchildren: Richard Johnson, Renee Pemberton, and Heather Johnson; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; numerous step-children and step grandchildren.
He grew up in Togo and then honorably served his country in the US Navy during WII from 1943–1946. After the service, he moved to Bear River where he has lived ever since. Duane was employed with Ulland Brothers Construction for 40 years. He was also employed for a time with Farrell Gas. He was married to Lois Flank who passed in 1975, then to Georgene Filbert who passed in 2004. He then met and married Ellen "Joy" Schuman-Gibson on June 25, 2010 in Virginia, MN. Duane was a member of the Bear River Lutheran Church. He enjoyed restoring old cars and showing them at the Timber Days in Cook. He also loved traveling and dancing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives Lois Johnson, and Georgene Johnson; four brothers: Roy, Jack, Bob and Kenny Johnson; grandson Jesse Johnson; and great-granddaughter Angelina Pemberton.
Duane is survived by his wife Ellen "Joy" Johnson; children: Kevin (Theresa) Johnson, and Tammy (Farley) Fox; grandchildren: Richard Johnson, Renee Pemberton, and Heather Johnson; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; numerous step-children and step grandchildren.
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