Margaret A. Johnson

October 10, 1951 - June 2, 2018

Margaret “Peggy” A. Johnson During the early morning on June 2nd, 2018 we lost a kind soul. Margaret Ann Johnson, age 66 of Menomonie passed away peacefully in her sleep. She fought a courageous 14-year battle with cancer, a liver transplant, renal failure, and Lewy Body Dementia. She is survived by her husband of 34 years Robert Johnson, Kyle Johnson (son), Dana Parks (daughter), Andrew Johnson (son), Eddie Johnson (son), Emerson Johnson (grandson). Also survived by Jim Ratcliffe (brother), Cynthia Scherer (sister), and Michelle Ratcliffe (sister) and numerous living nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded by Edithe Ann Ratcliffe (mother), Willis Ratcliffe (father) and Bert Johnson (father-in-law). Margaret was a special person who very much enjoyed brightening others’ lives. She thoroughly enjoyed the 11 years being a foster parent and enriching the lives of the 40+ children they took in. Most of the cases where neglected or abused children that she wanted to protect and help. She also served with the Red Cross in Germany caring for soldiers that were triaged during the Vietnam era. Even in her last days, she always wanted to care for others. The family would like to thank Comforts of Home in Menomonie for the amazing and compassionate care they provided in her last months of life. A sincere thank you to Mayo Clinic (transplant unit, Mayo Rochester, Mayo Menomonie, Hospice care). Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie with Pastor Heather Wigdahl officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date.