Glenn Johnson

Glenn Johnson was born on January 1, 1915 in Nelson, Minnesota to Nels and Minnie Peterson Johnson. He grew up in Nelson until 1926 when the family moved to St. Paul, MN. In 1932 the family moved to Alexandria, MN and Glenn graduated from Alexandria High School in 1933. Glenn then attended Macalester College in St Paul, MN graduating in 1938. Glenn then moved to Newfolden, MN for two years. On June 28, 1940 Glenn and Evelyn Ovidia Johnson were married in Erskine, MN, Following their marriage they made their home in Morristown, MN where Glenn served as Principal for two years. They then moved to Akeley, MN and Glenn again served as Principal and also received his Masters Degree at the University of North Dakota in 1950. In 1951 they moved to Claremont, MN and Glenn served as Superintendent. In 1955 they moved to Bertha, MN and Glenn again served as Superintendent. Evelyn passed away on September 27, 1973. Glenn retired in 1977 and remained in Bertha until 2003 when he moved to Sunrise Terrace in Slayton. In 2005 Glenn became a resident of the Golden Living Center-Slayton. Glenn passed away there on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the age of 97. He was a member of Faith United Church of Christ in Bertha. He also was active in the Masonic Fraternity in Bertha and Wadena, Zurah Shrine Temple in Minneapolis, MN, Birak Shrine Club in Fergus Falls, Bertha Lions Club and Bertha Commercial Club. Glenn served as High School League District Secretary and Coordinator for several years. Glenn also refereed high school football and basketball. Glenn enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, watching baseball and family vacations at Isle O’ Dreams near Park Rapids. Survivors include his two sons and their spouses, David and Linda Johnson of Lake Wilson, MN, and Richard and Kapricia Johnson of Leland, NC, four grandchildren, Eric Johnson and Janeen Satone, Kate and Mike Wolford, Ben Johnson, and Cameron Johnson, one great-grandson, Brody Wolford. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Evelyn, infant son, Steven Johnson, six siblings, Elving Johnson, Arther Johnson, Ruth Johnson, Nels (Ed) Johnson, Floyd (Melvin) Johnson, and Hollis Johnson. A memorial service will be held at Faith United Church of Christ in Bertha, MN on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Marli Danielson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. The organist is Rita Anderson. Interment is at Zion Cemetery Bertha, MN. Arrangements are with the Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton, and Domian-Anderson Funeral Home in Bertha.

Glenn Johnson

January 1, 1915 - January 29, 2012