Delbert Walter Johnson, 85, of Red Wing, died at home on November 19, 2019, surrounded by his children. Delbert was born in Red Wing on August 15, 1934 to Walter and Hilma (Setter) Johnson. He grew up on the family farm in Hager City. On December 18, 1954 Delbert married Colleen Mary Kleist. Delbert spent a short time in the Navy and was honorably discharged due to medical issues. He returned to Red Wing where he worked at the S. B. Foot Tannery, retiring in 1988.
We could write on and on about our amazing father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, just know that he was always the first one to say “I love you,” at the end of every phone call and at every goodbye. He adored his family and we adored him.
He is survived by us, his children, Kit (Tim) Busch of Frontenac, Kelly (Janney) Johnson of Red Wing, Scott Johnson of Red Wing, Tammy Rutkowski of Red Wing, DC (Michelle) Johnson of Hager City; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brother, Berkley (Dana) Johnson of Bradenton Beach, Florida and sister, Edna Wood of Bay City; as well as, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Colleen; one daughter, Kim Stensrud; one son, Lonnie Johnson; one son-in-law, Roger Rutkowski; his parents; two brothers and one sister.
A Celebration of Life will be 3-7 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Leo C. Peterson American Legion, Post 54. A burial at Burnside Cemetery will be at a later date. Arrangements with the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel.
Obituary from Mahn Funeral Home.
We could write on and on about our amazing father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, just know that he was always the first one to say “I love you,” at the end of every phone call and at every goodbye. He adored his family and we adored him.
He is survived by us, his children, Kit (Tim) Busch of Frontenac, Kelly (Janney) Johnson of Red Wing, Scott Johnson of Red Wing, Tammy Rutkowski of Red Wing, DC (Michelle) Johnson of Hager City; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brother, Berkley (Dana) Johnson of Bradenton Beach, Florida and sister, Edna Wood of Bay City; as well as, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Colleen; one daughter, Kim Stensrud; one son, Lonnie Johnson; one son-in-law, Roger Rutkowski; his parents; two brothers and one sister.
A Celebration of Life will be 3-7 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Leo C. Peterson American Legion, Post 54. A burial at Burnside Cemetery will be at a later date. Arrangements with the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel.
Obituary from Mahn Funeral Home.
Delbert Walter Johnson, 85, of Red Wing, died at home on November 19, 2019, surrounded by his children. Delbert was born in Red Wing on August 15, 1934 to Walter and Hilma (Setter) Johnson. He grew up on the family farm in Hager City. On December 18, 1954 Delbert married Colleen Mary Kleist. Delbert spent a short time in the Navy and was honorably discharged due to medical issues. He returned to Red Wing where he worked at the S. B. Foot Tannery, retiring in 1988.
We could write on and on about our amazing father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, just know that he was always the first one to say “I love you,” at the end of every phone call and at every goodbye. He adored his family and we adored him.
He is survived by us, his children, Kit (Tim) Busch of Frontenac, Kelly (Janney) Johnson of Red Wing, Scott Johnson of Red Wing, Tammy Rutkowski of Red Wing, DC (Michelle) Johnson of Hager City; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brother, Berkley (Dana) Johnson of Bradenton Beach, Florida and sister, Edna Wood of Bay City; as well as, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Colleen; one daughter, Kim Stensrud; one son, Lonnie Johnson; one son-in-law, Roger Rutkowski; his parents; two brothers and one sister.
A Celebration of Life will be 3-7 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Leo C. Peterson American Legion, Post 54. A burial at Burnside Cemetery will be at a later date. Arrangements with the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel.
Obituary from Mahn Funeral Home.
We could write on and on about our amazing father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, just know that he was always the first one to say “I love you,” at the end of every phone call and at every goodbye. He adored his family and we adored him.
He is survived by us, his children, Kit (Tim) Busch of Frontenac, Kelly (Janney) Johnson of Red Wing, Scott Johnson of Red Wing, Tammy Rutkowski of Red Wing, DC (Michelle) Johnson of Hager City; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brother, Berkley (Dana) Johnson of Bradenton Beach, Florida and sister, Edna Wood of Bay City; as well as, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Colleen; one daughter, Kim Stensrud; one son, Lonnie Johnson; one son-in-law, Roger Rutkowski; his parents; two brothers and one sister.
A Celebration of Life will be 3-7 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Leo C. Peterson American Legion, Post 54. A burial at Burnside Cemetery will be at a later date. Arrangements with the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel.
Obituary from Mahn Funeral Home.
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