Eugene Johnson Obituary (1943 - 2011)

Eugene “Gene” D. Johnson, age 67, of Menomonie, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 in the Twp. of Menomonie. He was born July 21, 1943 in Menomonie, WI to Vernon and Frances (Tetzloff) Johnson. Gene served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1970. On June 17, 1972 he married Judy Finder in Menomonie. For several years he worked for the Town of Menomonie. He then spent many years doing what he loved, driving semi for area companies and was presently employed by Yaggy Trucking. Gene was a lifelong member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and served on the Mamre Cemetery Association Board. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Gene is survived by his wife Judy, a son John (Janelle) Johnson of Menomonie, his precious and much-loved granddaughter Delaney; sisters, Lucille Whittier of Menomonie, Judy (Dave) Jenson of Elk Mound, brother Jim (Pat) Johnson of Menomonie, sisters-in-law, Shirley (Wayne) Rostamo of Knapp, Sharon (Donald) Spielman of Woodville, brothers-in-law, Kenny (Pam) Finder and Kevin (Mona) Finder both of Knapp, many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister-in-law Nona Post, brothers-in-law, David Whittier, Arlo Thompson and Dave Olson. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2011 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Menomonie with Pastor Mark Hendrickson officiating. Burial will be in Mamre Cemetery, Twp. of Menomonie, Dunn Co., with military honors by Matson-Miller American Legion Post 330. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.