Obit:  Johnson, Leonard (1904 - 1967)

Contact:  Debbie Mann

Email:  Debbie@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames:  Johnson, Meach

----Source:  Tribune-Phonograph (Abbotsford and Colby, Clark Co., Wis.) 06/22/1967

Johnson, Leonard (05 Aug 1904 – 1967)

Funeral services for Leonard Johnson, 63, who died unexpectedly at his home at Owen Thursday afternoon, were held at the Hoeper and Kraut Funeral Home at Owen Monday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.

Rites were conducted by the Owen Masonic Lodge with Louis Burhop in charge of the services.  Members of the lodge also served as pallbearers.  Interment was made in Riverview Cemetery.

Mr. Johnson was born at Unity Aug. 5, 1904.  His marriage to Marian Meach took place at Unity.  The couple lived in Colby for four years where they operated a store.  They then made their home at Owen.  Mr. Johnson was employed by Northern States Power company for 33 years, retiring last year.