Emilia Sophia Larson

John Earl "Johnnie" Johnson was born November 28, 1903, in the Town of Stinnet, Washburn Co., WI, and died April 25, 1969, in Sacramento Co., CA, at age 65. Buried in Sacramento County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA. He is the son of John E. Eidahl/Johnson of Norway, and Britta Katerina "Bertha" Wickström (Born April 29, 1867) of Föllinge, Västernorrland, Sweden, who were married March 13, 1901, in Rice Lake, Barron Co., WI. Britta died June 2, 1950, in the Town of New Haven, Dunn Co., WI. John E. Johnson (also known as John E. Eidahl) of Wisconsin, died about March, 1929, in Dunn Co., WI. John Johnson's grandparents are: John J. Eidahl (born 1829 in Norway; died March 10, 1909, in Dunn Co., WI), and Gunhild Unknown (born 1829 in Sweden; died 1914 in Wisconsin). Both grandparents are buried in West Akers Lutheran Church Cemetery, Ridgeland, Dunn Co., WI.

Cora Ethel Olivia Johnson was born October 7, 1900, in the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, and died November 22, 1970, at Riverside Community Memorial Hospital, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, at age 70. Buried in West (Vestre) Akers Lutheran Church Cemetery, Ridgeland, Dunn Co., WI. She is the daughter of Gustav Alfred "Fred" Johnson of Sweden, and Emilia Sophia Larson of Grove Station, Marysville, Yuba Co., CA.

John Earl "Johnnie" Johnson and Cora Ethel Olivia Johnson were married about June, 1935, in Menomonie, Dunn Co., WI.

John Earl "Johnnie" Johnson and Cora Ethel Olivia (Johnson) Johnson had three children:

John Earl "Johnnie" Johnson separated his wife, Cora Ethel Olivia (Johnson) Johnson, 1937 - 1938, in Dunn Co., WI, and went to live nearby with his brothers and mother. They were separated, but never divorced.

John Earl "Johnnie" Johnson is buried in Sacramento County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

Cora Ethel Olivia (Johnson) Johnson and her daughter, Joan Marlene Johnson, are buried in West Akers Lutheran Church Cemetery, Ridgeland, Dunn Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making these images available.

In 1875, there was a money shortage in Michigan. Father said the laborers were paid off with purchase orders good at the company store. Not happy with that arrangement, he corresponded with his brother Erik, who was working in California and said that times were good out there. So, Father left Mother, who was expecting a child, and went to California. He hired out to a company of loggers operating on a ranch in the foothills some distance north of Sacramento. Mother then followed him to California. It took thirteen days to make the trip. There were no dining nor sleeping cars, so hammocks were hung for sleeping, and stops were made at stations along the way to purchase food. Because of fear of Indians and robbers attacking the train, Olivia had a money belt around her waist under her clothes in which she had $500 in gold.

Olaus – hereafter referred to as Dad - was the foreman of the ranch, and Mother was in charge of the ranch household. The owners lived in the town of Marysville which, at that time, was a very small place. Language proved a major hardship, since most of the men and women they had to deal with spoke only Spanish, and neither Dad nor Mother could speak English very well.

Emily Sophia was born December 22, 1875 – with a mid-wife in attendance - and two years later Carl Emil blessed their lives. Soon after Emil’s arrival, Mother was taken ill. The doctor said she would have to go to a higher climate, so she went up in the mountains for a while, but it became apparent that life in California was unsatisfactory in many ways.

Emilia Sophia "Emily" Larson was born December 22, 1875, Marysville, Yuba Co., CA.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 10, 1880, shows Olaus Larsson (age 29) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents, is a married Laborer, and is living in South Putah Precinct, Putah Twp., Yolo Co., CA. Living with him are: Catrina O. Larsson (age 31) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents, a married House Keeper; his daughter, Emily S. Larsson (age 4) born in California to Swedish-born parents; and his son, Oscar A. Larsson (age 1) born in California to Swedish-born parents. Three laborers are also living in the household.

Time marched on, and now Emily had a suitor. She was a beautiful, auburn-haired, brown-eyed girl, with a complexion like peaches and cream. She was greatly admired in the community, not only for her beauty, but also for her talent in voice and organ music. (We had a foot-pedal-pumped organ in the house on which Mother played, and she taught her girls to play, including me.). On October 24, 1894, Emily was married to G. Alfred Johnson – hereafter referred to as Fred – in a very lovely service in the Salem Lutheran church. The Reverend Dr. Lindholm performed the ceremony, with a reception following in the family home.

Gustav Alfred "Fred" Johnson (age 23), a bachelor, and Emilia Sophia "Emily" Larson (age 18), a maiden, were married October 24, 1894, at Salem Lutheran Church, Town of Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI.

The 1895 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 20, 1895, shows F. Johnson is the head of household and is living in the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI. There are 1 Male and 1 Female living there, both born in Scandinavia.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 13, 1900, shows Fred Johnson (age 29) born November 1870 in Sweden to Swedish parents and emigrating from Sweden in 1889 is a farm renter living in the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of five years, Emila S. Johnson (age 24) born December 1875 in California to Swedish-born parents. One of her two children is alive, but is not in the household. There is also a widowed boarder, John Olson (age 72) living in the house.

Cora Ethel Olivia Johnson was born October 7, 1900, in the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI.

John Earl "Johnnie" Johnson was born November 28, 1903, in the Town of Stinnet, Washburn Co., WI.

It never rains but what it pours. It seemed that troubles never ceased. Emily was pregnant with her second child, and doctors had cautioned that she could have serious complications with a kidney infection. On Sunday, August 5, 1905, Emily and the unborn baby passed away. Nothing the doctor and nurse could do to control eclampsia. This was a terrible blow to Mother, whose health was very precarious at the time. She made the remark, “I will be gone within the year; it is just too much to bear.”. Mother and Dad brought Emily’s little five-year old daughter, Cora, to live with us for a while.

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Alfred E. Johnson (age 35) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents is a Farmer renting his farm and living in the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Emiley Johnson (age 29) born in California to Swedish-born parents, who does Housekeeping. Also living there is Alfred's daughter, Cora Johnson (age 4) born in Wisconsin to Swedish and California-born parents. A Swedish Servant, Ellen Peterson (age 12) who does Housework also lives in the household. Also living there is August Larson (age 24) an unmarried Farm Laborer born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents.

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows John Johnson (age 30) born in Wisconsin to Norway-born parents, is a married Farmer, and who owns his farm, and is living in the Town of Stinnet, Washburn Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Annie Johnson (age 37) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents; his son, Elmer Johnson (age 9) born in Wisconsin to Norway and Sweden-born parents; his daughter, Littie Johnson (age 3) born in Wisconsin to Norway and Sweden-born parents; his son, John Johnson (age 1) born in Wisconsin to Norway and Sweden-born parents; and his unmarried brother, Andrew Johnson (age 21) born in Wisconsin to Norway and Sweden-born parents, a Farm Loborer.

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Olaus Larson (age 54) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents, is a married Farmer, and who owns his farm free of a mortgage, and is living in the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Katharine O. Larson (age 57) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents; his unmarried daughter, Edith C. Larson (age 22), born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents, who Does Housekeeping; his unmarried son, Elmer Larson (age 19) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents, a Farm Laborer; his unmarried son, Walter E. Larson (age 17) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents, a Farm Laborer; his daughter, Freeda M. Larson (age 13) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents; his granddaughter, Myrtle Larson (age 3) born in Illinois to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents; his granddaughter, Hazel Larson (age 2) born in Illinois to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents; and his grandson, Paul E. Larson (age 4/12) born in Illinois to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents.

Emilia Sophia "Emily" (Larson) Johnson died August 6, 1905, in Sheridan, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co, WI, at age 29. Buried in Salem (Old Swede) Cemetery, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI.

But then disaster struck. Two of Mother’s nieces from Chicago came for a visit to the farm in the summer of 1906. On a Saturday afternoon, Mother said she would take a walk in the garden. The raspberries and blackberries were hanging ripe on the bushes, and all of the vegetables looked so good to her. But this proved to be her last walk. The night of August 3rd, she had a massive stroke, and passed to her final reward on Tuesday, August 6th. This was a terrible blow to the Larson family. It seemed that the whole world had dropped away – and where would we go from there? But the Master of us all walked into our lives, and we all knew and felt that Mother was at rest – and that she had joined my sister Emily and brother Emil. She was laid to rest in the family plot on the grounds of the Salem Lutheran church.

A strange incident happened in connection with the funeral. A few years previously, Mother was given a baby Mastiff dog. Its mother had died when the puppy was only a few days old, so the owner – a neighbor – had two little motherless puppies. At the time, Walter and I were about 13 and 9 years old, respectively. Mother thought a little puppy would be a great playmate for us. Because the little fellow was so young, he had to be bottle fed and cared for very carefully – it was in the dead of winter, cold and snowy. We named him Sport. He was such a roly-poly, fluffy white with a few brown spots. In time he grew up to be a large, beautiful dog – but a “one-person dog.”. Because Mother had fed him and cuddled him when he was a baby, he felt that he owed his life to her, and he became her constant companion. Of course, Cora was living with us at this time, and for a while, Sport was terribly jealous when Mother showed too much love and affection for Cora. However, as time went on, Sport realized that Cora was a permanent part of the household, so he accepted her and even looked out for her.

During the final summer that Mother lived, Sport felt more and more that he should protect Mother from anyone outside the family. He slept on the porch outside her bedroom every night, and was a real watch-dog for her. When Mother passed away, Sport knew something had happened – he would not eat and stayed outside her door day and night until the day of the funeral. He would let no one up on the porch outside her room.

As the funeral procession left the house for the cemetery at the Salem Lutheran Church, Sport walked beside the horse-drawn hearse all the way. When we entered the church, he remained on the steps outside until the service was over. Then he followed the casket to the grave-site. When all was over, Almo and Walter put Sport in the family carriage and took him home with us. About an hour later, someone asked, “Where is Sport?”. He was gone. he boys drove back to the cemetery – about a mile and a half – and there was Sport lying beside Mother’s grave. He was brought home again, but to no avail – he would not stay. In the meantime, Cora had gone to live with her father and an aunt, about seven miles from our home.

Early one morning, about a week later, I received a phone call from my brother-in-law Fred, Cora’s father. He asked, “Freeda, do you know where Sport is?” “No.” “Well, I heard a whine on the porch early this morning, and there stood Sport, all wet and cold, and wanting to come in. Cora heard us and came running from her room, and what a reunion of a little five-year old girl and a dripping wet dog.”

The strange thing of it all was that Sport had never been to Cora’s home. He had to swim a river and cross many fields, but he found his new mistress, and that was what he wanted. Sport lived to be 22 years old, and he stayed close to Cora and remained faithful to her all those years.

Bessie Johnson was born October 14, 1905, in the Town of Stinnett, Washburn Co., WI, and died March 1, 1987, in Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 81. Married July 29, 1929, in Richmond, Contra Costa Co., CA, to Ralph Ewert Pembroke Anthearn: Born July 13, 1902, in Nogales, Santa Cruz Co., AZ; Died December 14, 1983, in Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN (age 81).

Bert Johnson was born March 6, 1907, in the Town of Stinnett, Washburn Co., WI, was Baptized April 1, 1907, at West Akers Church, Prairie Farm, WI, and died June 15, 1984, at Memorial Medical Center, Barron, Barron Co., WI, at age 77. Buried in West Akers Lutheran Church Cemetery, Ridgeland, Dunn Co., WI.

Ida Johnson was born April 5, 1909, in Wisconsin, was Baptized June 13, 1909, at West Akers Church, Prairie Farm, WI, and died Sunday, November 20, 1994, at Pioneer Nursing Home, Prairie Farm, Dunn Co., WI, at age 85. Buried in West Akers Lutheran Church Cemetery, Ridgeland, Dunn Co., WI.

Bessie Athearn and Gerde Johnson petitioned to administer the estate of Britta Johnson, December 30, 1950.

Gertrude Johnson married Howard K. McGilton on October 3, 1953. Howard was born September 29, 1912, in Menomonee, Dunn Co., WI, and died Monday, September 1, 2008, at Dunn County Health Care Center, in Menomonee, Dunn Co., WI (age 95). Buried in Halvorson Cemetery, Menomonee, Dunn Co., WI.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 29, 1910, shows Alfred G. Johnson (age 39) is a farm renter widower living in the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, and having immigrated in 1889, and a Naturalized citizen. Living with him is his daughter, Cora Johnson (age 9) born in Wisconsin. Also there was P. August Larson (age 29), an unmarried farm laborer servant that had emigrated from Sweden in 1901 with PA naturalization. He was the son of Magnus Larsson. Another servant and a boarder are also in the household.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 5, 1910, shows John E. Johnson (age 35) born in Wisconsin to Norway-born parents, and in his 1st marriage, is a married Farmer on the Home Farm, and who owns his farm free of a mortgage, and is living in the Town of New Haven, Dunn Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife of 10 years, Betsy Johnson (age 43), born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents, and having immigrated in 1895, and a Naturalized citizen, and with all 6 of the children born to her still alive; his step-son, Elmer Johnson (age 14) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents, a Farm Laborer on the Home Farm; his daughter, Gertie Johnson (age 8) born in Wisconsin to Sweden-born parents; his son, John Johnson (age 6) born in Wisconsin to Sweden-born parents; his daughter, Betsy Johnson (age 4) born in Wisconsin to Sweden-born parents; his son, Bert Johnson (age 3) born in Wisconsin to Sweden-born parents; his daughter, Ida Johnson (age 1) born in Wisconsin to Sweden-born parents; his widowed mother, Gunell Johnson (age 80) born in Norway to Norway-born parents, and having immigrated in 1870; and an unmarried Boarder, Ole Olson (age 80) born in Norway to Norway-born parents, and having immigrated in 1867, and with Pa citizenship, an Odd Jobs Laborer.

Harry Johnson was born July 1, 1911, in Wisconsin, and was Baptized January 28, 1912, at West Akers Church, Prairie Farm, WI, and died October 1, 1970, in Menomonee, Dunn Co., WI, at age 59. Buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. He enlisted in the Army April 15, 1942, and was discharged October 21, 1945.

The WWI Draft Registration Report dated September 12, 1918, shows John Eidahl (age 43) born January 4, 1875, is a Laborer, and is living at 602 S. Indiana, Los Angeles Co., CA. Bertha Eidahl at the same address is his nearest relative.

Cora Ethel Olivia Johnson and Wilbur Almo Larson at the Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1914.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on February 10, 1920, shows Alfred G. Johnson (age 49) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents is a farm owner widower living in the Town of New Haven, Dunn Co., WI emigrating from Sweden in 1889 with Naturalized citizenship about 1900. Living with him is his unmarried daughter, Cora E. Johnson (age 19) born in Wisconsin. A boarder is also in the Johnson household. P. August Larson (age 39), unmarried, was a farm owner living on the farm next to that of Alfred and had emigrated from Sweden in 1901 with PA naturalization.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 9, 1920, shows John E. Johnson (age 45) born in Wisconsin to Norway-born parents, is a married Head of Household, and who rents his home, and is living at 604 Indiana, San Antonio Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Bertha Johnson (age 53) born in Sweden to Wisconsin and Sweden-born parents, and having immigrated in 1895, and a Naturalized citizen; his unmarried daughter, Gertrude Johnson (age 18) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Sweden-born parents; his unmarried son, John Johnson (age 16) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Sweden-born parents; his daughter, Bessie Johnson (age 14) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Sweden-born parents; his son, Bert Johnson (age 12) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Sweden-born parents; his daughter, Leta Johnson (age 10) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Sweden-born parents; and his son, Harry Johnson (age 8) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Sweden-born parents.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 14, 1930, shows Gustav A. Johnson (age 59) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents, and having first married at age 25, is a widower General Farm Farmer, and who owns his farm, and is living in the Town of New Haven, Dunn Co., WI. Living with him are: his unmarried daughter, Cora O. Johnson (age 29) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents; and an unmarried Lodger Laborer, John Medutt (age 17) born in Illinois to Czechoslovakian-born parents.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1930, shows Brita K. Johnson (age 63) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents, and having immigrated in 1895, and a Naturalized citizen, and first married at age 33, is a widowed Head of Household, and who owns her farm, and is living in the Town of New Haven, Dunn Co., WI. Living with her are: her unmarried son, John Johnson (age 26) born in Wisconsin to Sweden-born parents, a Road Construction Laborer; her unmarried son, Bert Johnson (age 23) born in Wisconsin to Sweden-born parents, a General Farm Farmer; and her unmarried son, Harry Johnson (age 18) born in Wisconsin to Sweden-born parents, a Farm Laborer.

John Earl "Johnnie" Johnson and Cora Ethel Olivia Johnson were married about June, 1935, in Menomonie, Dunn Co., WI.

Back row, L to R: Helen M. (Frazer) Larson, Walter Emanuel Larson, Norma Victoria (Nelson) Larson, Arthur David Larson, Unknown man, Unknown woman, and Almo Joshua Larson. Front row, L to R: Olive Wilma Larson, Carlo the dog, Elizabeth Ellen "Betty" Larson, Esther Elvira Adele Anderson, Gustav Alfred "Fred" Johnson, and Cora Ethel Olivia (Johnson) Johnson, at the Almo Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1930.

Bertram Alfred "Bert" Johnson was born December 6, 1936, in the Town of New Haven, Dunn Co., WI, and was Baptized January 14, 1938, at West Akers Church, Prairie Farm, Dunn Co., WI.

Joan Marlene Johnson was born June 24, 1938, in the Town of New Haven, Dunn Co., WI, and was Baptized July 31, 1938, at West Akers Church, Prairie Farm, Dunn Co., WI.

John Earl "Johnnie" Johnson separated from his wife, Cora Ethel Olivia (Johnson) Johnson, 1937 - 1938, in Dunn Co., WI, and went to live nearby with his brothers and mother. They were never divorced.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1940, shows Gustav Johnson (age 69) born in Sweden and a Naturalized Citizen, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is a widowed Farmer of a Farm who owns his farm worth $600 and is living in the Town of New Haven, Dunn Co., WI. Living with him are: his married daughter, Cora Johnson (age 39) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School; his grandson, Bertram Johnson (age 3) born in Wisconsin; and his granddaughter, Joan Johnson (age 3) born in Wisconsin.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on May 2, 1940, shows Bert Johnson (age 33) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 5 years of School, is an unmarried Farmer of a Farm, and who owns his farm worth $700 and is living in the Town of New Haven, Dunn Co., WI. Living with him are: his widowed mother, Brita Johnson (age 73) born in Sweden, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 2 years of School; his married brother, John Johnson (age 37) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 5 years of School, a Laborer of Woods; and his unmarried brother, Harry Johnson (age 28) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 5 years of School, a Laborer at a Saw Mill.

Joan Marlene Johnson died June 2, 1940, in the Town of New Haven, Dunn Co., WI, at age 1. Buried in West (Vestre) Akers Lutheran Church Cemetery, Ridgeland, Dunn Co., WI.

The Dunn County News, Menomonee, Menomonee Co., WI, Wednesday, June 12, 1940

Joan Johnson

Joan Marlene, daughter of John and Cora Johnson, was born June 24, 1938 and passed away June 2,1940. She leaves her parents, brother, Bertram, a grandfather, a grandmother besides aunts, uncles and many cousins. Funeral services were held at Vestre Akers church on Tuesday afternoon and burial was in the Vestre Akers cemetery beside her sister. Rev. G. O. Fjeseth officiated.

The Dunn County News, Menomonee, Menomonee Co., WI, Wednesday, June 12, 1940

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express out thanks and appreciation to all who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our dear little Joan; to Rev. Fjeseth for his words of comfort and song; for the beautiful flowers and the expressions of sympathy. Your kindness will always be remembered. Mrs. Cora Johnson and Bertram Fred Johnson.

The Dunn County News, Menomonee, Dunn Co., WI, Wednesday, October 22, 1947

Give Farewell Party At West Akers Church

Forest Grove, Oct. 22 - A farewell party was given the Fred Johnson family at the West Akers church Sunday afternoon. Mr. Johnson left for Waupaca Saturday where he will make his home with his sister who lives there.

The Dunn County News, Menomonee, Dunn Co., WI, Wednesday, November 22, 1950

CONNORSVILLE

Connorsville, Nov. 22 - Friends here were saddened to hear of the death of Fred Johnson who for many years made his home on a farm north of here. The past four years he has lived in Waupaca and just recently bought a home there. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Cora Johnson and one grandson, Berton Johnson.

Donna Carlene Miller was born December 15, 1941, in Colorado. She graduated in 1960 from Montezuma Cortez High School, Cortez, Cortez Co., CO.

Britta Katerina "Bertha" (Wickström) Johnson died 1950 in the Town of New Haven, Dunn Co., WI, at age 83.

John Earl "Johnnie" Johnson began his employment with CSNPM&O Railway Company in April, 1951, in Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. He lived at 1116 Dupont Avenue, North Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.

The Appleton Post-Crescent, Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI, November 27, 1958

Red Cross Rushes Army Man Home From Germany

Waupaca - In 24 hours, a Waupaca serviceman was contacted in Germany, packed his grips and was home in Waupaca because of the services of the Red Cross Home Service Officer, Mrs. Dell Ward. The serviceman is Specialist Bertram Johnson who was contacted by the service officer and advised to return home because of the illness of his mother, Mrs. Cora Johnson. He was contacted in Stuttgart, Germany, by his commanding officer, who arranged a 30-day furlough and plane transportation. Bertram's mother has recovered and the soldier returned to his post in Germany this week.

Donna Carlene Miller graduated in 1960 from Montezuma Cortez High School, Cortez, Cortez Co., CO.

Back Row: Almo, Edith, Arthur; Front Row: Cora Johnson, Vonita, Velma, at the Almo Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, in 1961. This was the last time siblings Almo, Edith and Arthur, were together.

Bertram Alfred "Bert" Johnson and Donna Carlene Miller were married December 12, 1964, in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.

John Earl "Johnnie" Johnson died April 25, 1969, in Sacramento Co., CA, at age 65. Buried in Sacramento County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

Cora Ethyl Olivia (Johnson) Johnson died November 22, 1970, at Riverside Community Memorial Hospital, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, at age 70. Buried in West Akers Cemetery, Ridgeland, Dunn Co., WI.

The Dunn County News, Menomonee, Menomonee Co., WI, Wednesday, December 9, 1970

Cora E. Johnson

Graveside services for Mrs. Cora Johnson were held Wednesday, Nov. 25, at West Akers Lutheran cemetery, Prairie Farm. Mrs. Johnson passed away at Riverside Community Memorial Hospital, Waupaca, Sunday, Nov. 22. She was a former resident of Forest Grove where she lived from early childhood until 1950 when she moved to Waupaca. Mrs. Johnson is survived by a son, Bertram, Cheboygan, Mich., and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waupaca, with Rev. Theophil Hoffman officiating. Mrs. Johnson, who married John Johnson in Menomonie, was employed in Waupaca as a nurses aid in a nursing care home.

Bert Johnson died June 15, 1984, at Memorial Medical Center, Barron, Barron Co., WI, at age 77. Buried in West Akers Lutheran Church Cemetery, Ridgeland, Dunn Co., WI.

The News Tribune, Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, Wednesday, April 22, 1987

Notice of intent to wed:

Robins/Johnson: Brooks H. Robins, McChord, with Annette L. Johnson, Tacoma.

Brooks Hart Robins and Annette Lea Johnson were married April 20, 1987, in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA.

The News Tribune, Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, Sunday, July 19, 1987

Johnson - Robins - Annette Lea Johnson and Brooks H. Robins, both of Tacoma, plan a September wedding in Tacoma. The bride-to-be, a graduate of Lincoln High School and Tacoma Community College, is the daughter of Donna and Bertram Johnson of Tacoma. The future bridegroom, a graduate of Selma High School, Selma, Ala., is the son of Kathy and Tom Robins of Montgomery, Ala.

Brooks Hart Robins and Annette Lea Johnson were married April 24, 1987, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA.

The News Tribune, Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, Sunday, October 18, 1987

Annette Lea Johnson and Brooks Hart Robins were recently married at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The bride, a graduate of Lincoln High School and Tacoma Community College, is the daughter of Donna and Bertram Johnson of Tacoma. She is employed by Boeing Co., Kent. The groom, a graduate of Selma High School, Selma, Ala., is the son of Kathy and Tom Robins of Montgomery, Ala. He is serving in the Air Force. The couple resides in Tacoma.

Brady Gene Johnson and Elizabeth Palepa Fonoti were married May 10, 1997, in King Co., WA

Brooks Hart Robins and Annette Lea (Johnson) Robins were divorced January 13, 2010, in King Co., WA.

Brooks Hart Robins and Lisa Lynn (Massengale) Pollard were married October 7, 2011, in Pierce Co., WA.

Brady Gene Johnson and Meghan A. Murray were married September 24, 2013, in Yakima Co., WA

Brady Gene Johnson and Meghan A. (Murray) Johnson were divorced May 11, 2016, in Yakima Co., WA

Bertram Alfred "Bert" Johnson died August 2, 2017, in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, at age 81.

The News Tribune, Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, Sunday, August 6, 2017

BERTRAM JOHNSON

Age 81, of Tacoma, WA, passed away on August 2, 2017 peacefully in his sleep. Bert was born in Wisconsin on December 6, 1946. He was married to Donna Johnson on December 12, 1964. They were married for 53 years. Bert is survived by his wife Donna; two children, Annette and Brady; and his grandchild, Derrick. He enjoyed restoring his 1961 Nash Metropolitan, Gardening, and cheering for the Green Bay Packers. He will always be remembered for his infectious smile, joyful heart, and giving nature. Memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association (Bert Johnson Memorial).

Bertram Alfred Johnson was born December 6, 1936, in Wisconsin. Donna Carlene Miller was born December 15, 1941, in Colorado. Brady Gene Johnson (born January 21, 1967, in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA) and Elizabeth P. Fonoti (born May 2, 1965) were married May 10, 1997, in King Co., WA; Brady Gene Johnson and Meghan A. Murray were married September 24, 2013, in Yakima Co., WA; Boyd Allen Johnson (born January 21, 1967, in San Pedro, CA, and died April 12, 2002, in Federal Way, King Co., WA). Brooks H. Robins (born August 25, 1963) and Annette L. Johnson (born June 7, 1965) were married April 24, 1987, in Pierce Co., WA, and divorced January 13, 2010, in King Co., WA. Brooks H. Robins and Lisa L. Pollard were married October 7, 2011, in Pierce Co., WA.