Marion M. Johnson Obituary (1925 - 2017)

Marion Mae Johnson, age 91, of Menomonie, WI passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 at the American Lutheran Home in Menomonie. Marion was born Dec. 29, 1925 in Menomonie, WI. She was the daughter of Arthur and Blanche (Miller) Wieman and grew up in Menomonie. On Feb. 21, 1946 Marion married Martin Johnson and they had four children. Marion had a variety of jobs in Menomonie including Bark’s Bakery, Lange Canning Factory and Holiday Manor Best Western Motel. She enjoyed playing cards, traveling and volunteering at the hospital. She was a lifelong member of Christ Lutheran Church and active in the American Legion Auxiliary. Marion is survived by her daughter Judy Edwards of Superior; sons, Dale (Robin) Johnson of Hammond and Dan (Donna) Johnson of Menomonie; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister Doris Sabatke and brother Roger (Arlene) Wieman; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Darrell Johnson; son-in-law Richard Edwards; sister Ruby Wieman; brothers, Lawrence “Bud” Wieman and Cliff Wieman; brother-in-law Lloyd Sabatke; sisters-in-law, Gilma, Marlas and Evelyn Wieman. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI with Pastor David Natzke officiating. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran Halvorson Cemetery at a later date. The family would like to thank the American Lutheran Home and Hospice for the wonderful care they provided.