Lorraine Marie Johnson, 94, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, at her home on Florine Street in Duluth, MN, surrounded by her loving and caring family. She was born on February 15, 1926, in Cloquet, MN, but spent most of her childhood in South Superior, WI.
She was a fun-loving, hard-working, energetic person with an infectious laugh and good sense of humor. She was happiest when she had the opportunity to camp or travel, square dance with Clarence, or simply spend time with her family playing cards or making a family dinner. She was also a kind and generous person with deep spiritual faith and personal convictions. She always strived to instill her values and morals into her children and maintained a strong connection to them and their families.
She loved to tell stories about her unique childhood, especially her days on the farm, and delivering milk around town with her Dad, Arthur, who owned Nelson Dairy. She was especially close to her younger sister, Beverly, as she grew up and throughout her adult life. After graduating from Duluth Business University, Lorraine worked for the Duluth Public School system in various secretarial roles. She was also a member of Salem Lutheran Church.
She ws proceeded in death by her husband of 49 years, Clarence V. Johnson, who has been waiting to dance with her again in heaven; and her parents
Lorraine is survived by her children: Cyrene, Bonita, Gary and Brian; grandchildren: Kristine, Rachel, Andrea, Reese, Ariana, Katie and Maddie; and two great-grandchildren.
Lorraine will be laid to rest next to her husband, Clarence, at Graceland Cemetery in Superior, WI.
She was a fun-loving, hard-working, energetic person with an infectious laugh and good sense of humor. She was happiest when she had the opportunity to camp or travel, square dance with Clarence, or simply spend time with her family playing cards or making a family dinner. She was also a kind and generous person with deep spiritual faith and personal convictions. She always strived to instill her values and morals into her children and maintained a strong connection to them and their families.
She loved to tell stories about her unique childhood, especially her days on the farm, and delivering milk around town with her Dad, Arthur, who owned Nelson Dairy. She was especially close to her younger sister, Beverly, as she grew up and throughout her adult life. After graduating from Duluth Business University, Lorraine worked for the Duluth Public School system in various secretarial roles. She was also a member of Salem Lutheran Church.
She ws proceeded in death by her husband of 49 years, Clarence V. Johnson, who has been waiting to dance with her again in heaven; and her parents
Lorraine is survived by her children: Cyrene, Bonita, Gary and Brian; grandchildren: Kristine, Rachel, Andrea, Reese, Ariana, Katie and Maddie; and two great-grandchildren.
Lorraine will be laid to rest next to her husband, Clarence, at Graceland Cemetery in Superior, WI.
Lorraine Marie Johnson, 94, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, at her home on Florine Street in Duluth, MN, surrounded by her loving and caring family. She was born on February 15, 1926, in Cloquet, MN, but spent most of her childhood in South Superior, WI.
She was a fun-loving, hard-working, energetic person with an infectious laugh and good sense of humor. She was happiest when she had the opportunity to camp or travel, square dance with Clarence, or simply spend time with her family playing cards or making a family dinner. She was also a kind and generous person with deep spiritual faith and personal convictions. She always strived to instill her values and morals into her children and maintained a strong connection to them and their families.
She loved to tell stories about her unique childhood, especially her days on the farm, and delivering milk around town with her Dad, Arthur, who owned Nelson Dairy. She was especially close to her younger sister, Beverly, as she grew up and throughout her adult life. After graduating from Duluth Business University, Lorraine worked for the Duluth Public School system in various secretarial roles. She was also a member of Salem Lutheran Church.
She ws proceeded in death by her husband of 49 years, Clarence V. Johnson, who has been waiting to dance with her again in heaven; and her parents
Lorraine is survived by her children: Cyrene, Bonita, Gary and Brian; grandchildren: Kristine, Rachel, Andrea, Reese, Ariana, Katie and Maddie; and two great-grandchildren.
Lorraine will be laid to rest next to her husband, Clarence, at Graceland Cemetery in Superior, WI.
She was a fun-loving, hard-working, energetic person with an infectious laugh and good sense of humor. She was happiest when she had the opportunity to camp or travel, square dance with Clarence, or simply spend time with her family playing cards or making a family dinner. She was also a kind and generous person with deep spiritual faith and personal convictions. She always strived to instill her values and morals into her children and maintained a strong connection to them and their families.
She loved to tell stories about her unique childhood, especially her days on the farm, and delivering milk around town with her Dad, Arthur, who owned Nelson Dairy. She was especially close to her younger sister, Beverly, as she grew up and throughout her adult life. After graduating from Duluth Business University, Lorraine worked for the Duluth Public School system in various secretarial roles. She was also a member of Salem Lutheran Church.
She ws proceeded in death by her husband of 49 years, Clarence V. Johnson, who has been waiting to dance with her again in heaven; and her parents
Lorraine is survived by her children: Cyrene, Bonita, Gary and Brian; grandchildren: Kristine, Rachel, Andrea, Reese, Ariana, Katie and Maddie; and two great-grandchildren.
Lorraine will be laid to rest next to her husband, Clarence, at Graceland Cemetery in Superior, WI.
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