Surnames: Johnson, Hermanson, Jansen, Sorenson, Bakke

----Source: OWEN ENTERPRISE (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 01/19/1950

Johnson, Robert (4 AUG 1865 - 15 JAN 1950)

Robert Johnson, a pioneer resident of the Frenchtown community, where he had made his home for the past 36 years, passed away at his home on Sunday morning, Jan. 15th, 1950. He had attained the age of 85 years.

Funeral services were conducted from the Danish Lutheran Church at Withee, at two o’clock, Jan. 17th, with the Reverends J. L. J. Dixen and Mikkelsen officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were: Alfred Frost, Arnold Rasmussen, Christian Frost, Karl Jensen and Emil H. Hansen. Ladies in charge of flowers were: Mrs. Christian Frost, Mrs. Alfred Frost, Mrs. Emil H. Hansen, Mrs. Axel Sorenson, Mrs. Arnold Rasmussen and Miss Helga Andersen.

Robert Johnson was born on Aug. 4, 1865 in the country of Denmark. As a lad of 16 years of age, he accompanied his parents to America, first setting with them at Oconto, Wis., and then later moving to Racine. Her he met and married his wife in 1896. Eighteen years later he and his family moved to their present home northwest of Withee (Clark Co., Wis.), which is known as the "Frenchtown" community where he developed his farm to its present day status. A little more than three years ago he and Mrs. Johnson observed their Golden wedding anniversary.

Mr. Johnson was a member of the Danish Lutheran Church at Withee, in whose affairs he also took an active and supporting role. He was a hard working and ambitious, independent and energetic man as long as his physical condition permitted. He will be missed by the members of his family who survive him, including Mrs. Johnson and five daughters, Mrs. Victor Hermanson, Hay Springs, Neb.; Mrs. Al Jansen, Milwaukee, Wis.; Mrs. Sig. Sorenson, route 2, Withee; Mrs. Uno Bakke, route 1, Withee and Florence, who is at home. One son, George, sacrificed his life in World War I.