Duane Lester Johnson, 91 of Esko, Mn, passed away peacefully on May 14th. Duane was the only child born to Lester and Margaret, "Peggy" Johnson of Esko. He grew up in the Carlton and Wrenshall communities. After high school he went on to join the Marines, he served in the Korean War where he was wounded in action and was awarded the purple heart. After his military service, he joined the post office, where he proudly retired after a long career with the U. S. postal service.
Duane enjoyed being outside and spent many hours and days creating a lawn that was manicured and show worthy. He kept track every year of how many times he mowed the lawn and how many bags of leaves he raked at his home in Wrenshall. Duane enjoyed time with friends, especially the early morning breakfasts at the Oasis. Duane had a soft spot for poodles and was known to take Sherry, and then her puppy, Surprise, with him everywhere he went.
Duane went on to meet his longtime companion, Pat Scheer. As an only child the large Scheer family was a little overwhelming for him but welcomed him to their fold. He would spend time fishing, learning to play Gameboy with the grandchildren, and taking a pontoon ride on Fish Lake. Pat and Duane enjoyed many activities together, enjoying the sun in Arizona, playing cards and spending time with family.
Duane's quiet ways, generosity and gentle heart will be missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents and longtime companion Patricia Scheer, and Tim Scheer, one grandchild and three great grandchildren.
Duane enjoyed being outside and spent many hours and days creating a lawn that was manicured and show worthy. He kept track every year of how many times he mowed the lawn and how many bags of leaves he raked at his home in Wrenshall. Duane enjoyed time with friends, especially the early morning breakfasts at the Oasis. Duane had a soft spot for poodles and was known to take Sherry, and then her puppy, Surprise, with him everywhere he went.
Duane went on to meet his longtime companion, Pat Scheer. As an only child the large Scheer family was a little overwhelming for him but welcomed him to their fold. He would spend time fishing, learning to play Gameboy with the grandchildren, and taking a pontoon ride on Fish Lake. Pat and Duane enjoyed many activities together, enjoying the sun in Arizona, playing cards and spending time with family.
Duane's quiet ways, generosity and gentle heart will be missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents and longtime companion Patricia Scheer, and Tim Scheer, one grandchild and three great grandchildren.
Duane Lester Johnson, 91 of Esko, Mn, passed away peacefully on May 14th. Duane was the only child born to Lester and Margaret, "Peggy" Johnson of Esko. He grew up in the Carlton and Wrenshall communities. After high school he went on to join the Marines, he served in the Korean War where he was wounded in action and was awarded the purple heart. After his military service, he joined the post office, where he proudly retired after a long career with the U. S. postal service.
Duane enjoyed being outside and spent many hours and days creating a lawn that was manicured and show worthy. He kept track every year of how many times he mowed the lawn and how many bags of leaves he raked at his home in Wrenshall. Duane enjoyed time with friends, especially the early morning breakfasts at the Oasis. Duane had a soft spot for poodles and was known to take Sherry, and then her puppy, Surprise, with him everywhere he went.
Duane went on to meet his longtime companion, Pat Scheer. As an only child the large Scheer family was a little overwhelming for him but welcomed him to their fold. He would spend time fishing, learning to play Gameboy with the grandchildren, and taking a pontoon ride on Fish Lake. Pat and Duane enjoyed many activities together, enjoying the sun in Arizona, playing cards and spending time with family.
Duane's quiet ways, generosity and gentle heart will be missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents and longtime companion Patricia Scheer, and Tim Scheer, one grandchild and three great grandchildren.
Duane enjoyed being outside and spent many hours and days creating a lawn that was manicured and show worthy. He kept track every year of how many times he mowed the lawn and how many bags of leaves he raked at his home in Wrenshall. Duane enjoyed time with friends, especially the early morning breakfasts at the Oasis. Duane had a soft spot for poodles and was known to take Sherry, and then her puppy, Surprise, with him everywhere he went.
Duane went on to meet his longtime companion, Pat Scheer. As an only child the large Scheer family was a little overwhelming for him but welcomed him to their fold. He would spend time fishing, learning to play Gameboy with the grandchildren, and taking a pontoon ride on Fish Lake. Pat and Duane enjoyed many activities together, enjoying the sun in Arizona, playing cards and spending time with family.
Duane's quiet ways, generosity and gentle heart will be missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents and longtime companion Patricia Scheer, and Tim Scheer, one grandchild and three great grandchildren.
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