Arnold W. Johnson Obituary (1925 - 2014)

Arnold W. Johnson, age 88, of Menomonie, WI passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the Neighbors of Dunn County. He was born Dec. 1, 1925 in the Town of Tiffany, Dunn Co. WI to Swan and Anna Johnson and lived in Boyceville until his graduation from high school in 1942. Thereupon, Arnold moved to Chicago to continue his education, which was interrupted in 1944 when he was called into military service. He served with the Army's 97th Chemical Warfare Battalion in the European theater. Returning from the military, Arnold completed his college education in Chicago and worked out of Chicago and New York City until his retirement. Upon retirement, Arnold moved back to Wisconsin and took up residence in Menomonie, where he lived until his death. Arnold was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church in Menomonie, serving as Financial Secretary, on the Church Council and numerous committees. Arnold is survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna; father, Swan; stepmother, Ida; stepbrother, Kelly; and sister, Violet and her husband Joe Danovsky A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Christ Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor Geoff Scott officiating. There will be visitation at the church one hour prior to the service. Military Honors will be conducted by Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be in Tiffany Cemetery in Boyceville.