Walter Johnson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Walter Johnson IRON MOUNTAIN - Walter O. Johnson, 92, of 304 Dickinson Blvd., Kingsford, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at Maryhill Manor in Niagara, Wis. He was born Jan. 19, 1911, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Charles and Carrie (Gustafson) Johnson. He was a lifelong resident of the area and married Irene Lindell on April 2, 1938, in Iron Mountain. She preceded him in death on Sept. 26, 2000. Walter worked for WEPCO as a line foreman for 38 years, retiring in 1973. He was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain and ushered for many years. He enjoyed helping his wife at home, deer hunting, fishing, and gardening. In his younger years, he played first baseman for the Rangers baseball team. Walter is survived by his daughter, Alice (Henry) Nehmer of Jackson, lower Michigan; a brother, Calvin Johnson of Iron Mountain; a sister, Laura (Arthur) Salina of California; three grandchildren, Bethany (Shannon) Krutsch of Jackson, CareyLynn (Mark) Flaugher of Chelsea, lower Michigan and Rebecca (Charles) Emmons of Brooklyn, lower Michigan; and five great-grandchildren, Christian and Cayla Krutsch, Ethan and Michelle Flaugher and Mya Emmons. He was also preceded in death by four sisters, Mabel Johnson, Edith Johnson, Astrid Lofstrom and Eleanor Moroni; and one brother, Ewald Johnson. Memorial services will be held today at 6:30 p.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain. Pastor Stephen Cowen will officiate. Burial will be in the Quinnesec Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in his memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Walter O. Johnson online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with funeral arrangements.