Obit: Johnson, Teresa A. "Terri" (1951 – 2018)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Johnson, Kowalski, Olson, Ehlers, McMillan, Gardner, Schroeder

Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, WI) 11 Jul 2018

Johnson, Teresa A. "Terri" (28 JUL 1951 – 7 JUL 2018)

Teresa A. “Terri” Johnson, 66, Greenwood, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at the House of the Dove in Marshfield, after a long battle with cancer. Teresa requested to be cremated. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, July 16, at St. Bernard-St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church in Thorp, with Rev. Janusz Kowalski officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday, from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. All are welcome.

Teresa Ann Olson was born on July 28, 1951, in Waukesha, to Stanley L. and Amy M. (nee Ehlers) Olson. She grew up in a large, loving family and graduated from Waukesha South High School in 1969. Teresa married her 14-karat gold sweetheart, Allen L. Johnson, on Nov. 12, 1977, in Waukesha. Teresa and Al purchased his family’s 100-year-old farm in Mukwonago on March 28, 1985, where they raised their children. They built a riding arena and horse stable, where they had sleigh rides, pumpkin sales, barn dances, and enjoyed sharing the farm with the community. Teresa and Al retired to Greenwood on June 19, 2006, and built their retirement home “New Beginning.” During her retirement, she volunteered and was involved with the Clark County Economic Development Corp. and Tourism Bureau, was a member of the Rock Dam Rod & Gun Club, and volunteered at The Highground. Over the years, Teresa enjoyed many things. She was a 4-H leader for the West Vernon 4-H Club for 23 years in Waukesha County, and served as superintendent of the Badger State Morgan Horse Shows for 10 years while daughter Colleen performed at the shows. Teresa also loved knitting (she knitted nine afghans in four months), enjoyed horseback riding, loved to travel, loved puzzles, was an avid reader, and couldn’t pass a shopping mall without stopping. She was very proud of her son, Craig, and loved following his motorcycle business, competitions, and promotions all over the country.

She leaves behind her husband of 40-plus years, Al, of Greenwood; her son: Craig (Katie) Johnson of Mukwonago; her daughter: Colleen (Paul) McMillan of Pewaukee; three above-average, adorable grandchildren: Brianna, Adelynn, and Carson; one brother: Ron (Mary) Olson of Waukesha; two sisters: Karen (John) Gardner of Waukesha, and Margaret (Mike) Schroeder of Breckenridge, Colo.; five nieces; five nephews; and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Willie Nelson couldn’t have said it better:
“I can’t wait to be on the road again … Seeing places I may never see again”
On the road again, Goin’ places that I’ve never been,
Seein’ things that I may never see again, And I can’t wait to get on the road again.
Here we go, on the road again, Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway,
We’re the best of friends, Insisting that the world keep turnin’ our way,
And our way is on the road again. I just can’t wait to get on the road again,
The life I love is makin’ music with my friends,
And I can’t wait to get on the road again, break free.
And I can’t wait to get on the road again.
On the road again, Goin’ places that I’ve never been,
Seein’ things that I may never see again, And I can’t wait to get on the road again.

The Johnson family would like to extend a special thank you to Lori N. at House of the Dove, Kelly C. at Ministry Home Hospice, and Dr. Chady Leon, MD, for their compassionate care. They would also like to thank everyone for the many prayers, books, flowers and meals everyone has so kindly shared.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Clark County Community Foundation or House of the Dove in Marshfield.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. 

Thorp Funeral Home, Thorp, is assisting the family with arrangements,