1929
Russell
2012
Russell Johnson
October 17, 1929 — March 4, 2012
Russell Strand Johnson, 82, of Crookston, Minnesota passed away the morning of March 4, 2012 in the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston. Russell was born to Oscar and Mathea (Strand) Johnson on October 17, 1929 on the family farm in Russia Township of Polk County. He attended country school while working on the family farm with his parents, and high school at the Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston. He lived in Russia Township until his marriage to Catherine Todroff on May 26, 1956 in Crookston. Russell took over and ran the family farm until its sale in the late 1970's. He was also employed by the City of Crookston in the 1950's with the street department; and owned and operated several businesses, including an antique shop in Gary, MN; Russell S. Johnson Auctioneering, Russell S. Johnson Auto, and RJ's Bar & Grill in Fertile, MN.
Russell was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Crookston, MN. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and was especially proud of his grandchildren. As an auctioneer, he was always looking for something to buy and sell at auctions, flea markets, and rummage sales. When he was not attending auctions, Russell enjoyed deer hunting and fishing, playing cards, and visiting with anyone he encountered. Russell will be greatly missed by his children; Rodney (June) Johnson of Crookston, Cheryl (Ken) Lake of Seattle, WA, and Dwight Johnson of Crookston; ten grandchildren, Amy (Tim) Smith, Michael Matchett, Alicia, Ryan, Rodney Jr., and Leah Johnson; Angela and Tyler Johnson; Darby (Dale) Brannan and Emily Lake; six great-grandchildren, Denae Smith, Mathea Smith, Jocelyn Johnson, Molly Workman, Olivia Brannan, and Alicia Brannan; and nephew, Marlo Moren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Mathea (Strand) Johnson and sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and Art Moren.
A funeral service celebrating the life of Russell Johnson will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston with The Rev. Greg Isaacson, officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place in the spring.
Funeral Home: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home 615 South Minnesota Street Crookston, MN US 56716
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Service
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Russell was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Crookston, MN. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and was especially proud of his grandchildren. As an auctioneer, he was always looking for something to buy and sell at auctions, flea markets, and rummage sales. When he was not attending auctions, Russell enjoyed deer hunting and fishing, playing cards, and visiting with anyone he encountered. Russell will be greatly missed by his children; Rodney (June) Johnson of Crookston, Cheryl (Ken) Lake of Seattle, WA, and Dwight Johnson of Crookston; ten grandchildren, Amy (Tim) Smith, Michael Matchett, Alicia, Ryan, Rodney Jr., and Leah Johnson; Angela and Tyler Johnson; Darby (Dale) Brannan and Emily Lake; six great-grandchildren, Denae Smith, Mathea Smith, Jocelyn Johnson, Molly Workman, Olivia Brannan, and Alicia Brannan; and nephew, Marlo Moren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Mathea (Strand) Johnson and sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and Art Moren.
A funeral service celebrating the life of Russell Johnson will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston with The Rev. Greg Isaacson, officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place in the spring.
Funeral Home: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home 615 South Minnesota Street Crookston, MN US 56716
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VisitationWednesday, March 7, 2012
1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home and Cremation Service
615 South Minnesota Street
Crookston, MN 56716
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
2:00 PM
Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home and Cremation Service
615 South Minnesota Street
Crookston, MN 56716
Cemetery Details
Location
Oakdale Cemetery
Memorial Drive
Crookston, MN 56716
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