Douglas W. Johnson
Memorial services will be 12 Noon on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the Bethany Lutheran Church in New Lisbon. Rev. John K. Stake and Rev. Wendy Ruetten will officiate. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at Bethany Lutheran Church.
Interment will be at the Scandinavian Cemetery in Rockford, Illinois at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Aug 9th, 2019.
Douglas was born September 20, 1921 in Hayfield, Minnesota the son of Selmer and Jennie (Kofstad) Johnson. He graduated from Austin High School. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Navy. Douglas married Myrtle Hallberg on October 28, 1950 in Rockford, IL. Douglas worked at a tool and dye shop in Rockford, was a car salesman, and farmed in Chili, Wisconsin and later retired as a meter reader for Commonwealth Edison in Rockford, Illinois. Douglas retired early to travel and then bought Lake Shore mobile home park in Mauston.
Douglas was an avid reader, loved playing Mexican Train Dominoes, listening to music especially on Monday nights at Ranks in Adams, and loved traveling by car with Myrtle. Family and friends were a huge part of Douglas’ life.
Douglas was a member of the Sons of Norway, Salem Lutheran Church in Rockford, IL; Bethany Lutheran Church in Mauston, Wisconsin and helped delivering meals on wheels.
Douglas was preceded in death by his parents: Selmer and Jennie (Kofstad) Johnson; wife, Myrtle; two brothers: Russell and Selmer “Turk” Johnson; and brother-in-law, Eugene Whitcomb.
Survivors include his son, Douglas L. (Kathleen) Johnson of Laramie, WY; daughter, Barbara L. (Timothy) Parker of Necedah, WI; sister, Shirley Whitcomb of Rockford, IL; grandchildren: Justin (Erin) Olson of Eau Claire, WI; Jacob Olson of Madison, WI; Brett (Marci) Buszkiewic of Sheridan, WY; Jim (Sue) Buszkiewic of Denver, CO; John Buszkiewic of Laramie, WY; Bob (Kelli) Buszkiewic of Denver, CO; Sean (Stacie) Moore of Laramie, WY; Kris (Ann) Parker of Necedah, WI; Kasey (Ryan) Wilson of Lake Mills, WI; and 20 Great-Grandchildren. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home & Crematory of Friendship is assisting the family.
Mary Eggebrecht
Barb, Tim and family-
Doug was an awesome person. I am so glad I got to know him and have him as a friend. I will miss him.
I am thinking of you and will keep you in my prayers.
Barb & Tim, Doug & Kathleen,
We celebrate the long & active life, so fully lived by your dad, and the many times that we visited with and enjoyed the company of “Myrt and Doug” with “Slim & Alberta”. So many good memories; but, lutefisk suppers, a hike up the old railroad grade by Hustler and an unauthorized drive through an abandoned railroad tunnel stand out. We hope good memories surround all of you as well.
My thoughts and prayers for Doug’s family. He was a wonderful next door neighbor and friend to my mom while living at the condo.
What a beautiful, long life Doug was blessed to live. Our deepest sympathy to Doug and Barb and their families. We lift you up in prayer.
Ray and I send our condolences to Doug’s family. What a special man Doug was, we loved him like a second Father. We both will miss him dearly.
Sending my love to you and all of your family. I know how close you were to your dad. Praise God for your relationship with him and the many years you had together. I’m sorry we won’t be there as you celebrate his life, we will be in Europe at that time.
I want to send my thoughts and prayers you to the family and friends God got another angel my god wrap his loving arms around them all
Barb, Tim,Doug & Families………………My deepest condolences for the passing of your dear Dad. In the years he lived here at the Condos he was a great neighbor & friend to me. I enjoyed our talks & I’m glad we kept in touch these past years. Thoughts of love & prayers to you Barb & your Family. Doug was a wonderful man. May he RIP………..
Barb, Tim.Doug &
Barb,Tim,Doug & Families…………. My deepest condolences in the passing of your Dear Dad. In the many years he lived here at the Condos, He was a great neighbor & friend to me. I always enjoyed our talks & I’m so glad we kept in touch these past years. Hugs & prayers to you Barb & your Family. Doug was a wonderful man, may he RIP……….
We have missed Doug at the condo in Friendship.
What an amazing journey by a special man. I will remember him as I grow older and hope to fill my life with as many memories.
Barbra I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a good man and now he is with the love of his life. They were an amazing couple. May GOD comfort you and give you peace.
Your dad is at peace with God and you have all those years of memories, God Bless.
Barb, Tim & Family. Sending a big hug to you Barb. Prayer’s and sympathy for each one of you. You have many great memories to cherish.