Veronica K. Johnson Obituary (1913 - 2010)

VERONICA K. JOHNSON Veronica K. Johnson, age 96, of Menomonie; died, Sunday, June 20, 2010 at The Dunn County Healthcare Center in Menomonie. She was born on Nov. 4, 1913 in Racine, WI to William and Katherine (Dooley) Frank and was a graduate of St. Catherine's High School in Racine. Veronica lived in Racine until 1980 and worked for Zahn Department Store in Racine where she worked in retail sales in many different areas. She was also the president of The Retail Clerks Association in the southeast part of the state. In 1980 Veronica moved to Menomonie where she was close to her son, Bill. In 1992 she ventured down to South Carolina where she lived close to her son, David and in 2004 Veronica moved back to Menomonie and lived here until her death this past Sunday. She was a past member of The Moose in Menomonie and very busy and active in volunteering, including the Women's Hospital Auxillary. Veronica loved to knit, crochet and read books, (Especially Mystery Novels.) She is survived by her two sons, David on Walterboro, S.C. and Bill of Menomonie; 5 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David E. Johnson (1969); 1 brother, Robert Frank and one grandson. A Memorial Visitation will take place on Friday, June 25, 2010 from 4 - 7 P.M. at The Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com