Leonard Virgil Johnson
(November 4, 1926 - August 26, 2016)
U.S. Veteran
Leonard Johnson, 89 of Sergeant Bluff, died Friday, August 26, 2016 at a local care facility.
Funeral Service will be held 10:30am Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the Community United Methodist Church in Sergeant Bluff. Burial will be at Woodbury Township Cemetery in Sergeant Bluff, with Military Honors conducted by the U.S. Army.
Leonard Johnson was born November 4, 1926 in Morehead, IA. the son of John and Edith (Bukland) Johnson. Leonard grew up in Morehead, played basketball and graduated from Morehead High School in 1945. Leornard then joined the Army, and served as clerk typist for General Eisenhower headquarters in Italy, receiving a honorable discharge in 1947.
Leonard married Elizabeth Mandicino in March of 1948. Together they made their home in Sergeant Bluff. They owned and operated the Derby gas stations in Sergeant Bluff. He also worked at the Sioux City brick yards, later working for Ag Processing, retiring in 1988. In 1989, his wife Elizabeth passed away.
He was a life time member of the Legion in Sergeant Bluff, receiving a 60 year pin, and also served on the City Council. Leonard loved watching his grandchildren in athletic events, watching basketball, playing horseshoes, playing cards with family, traveling, and enjoyed watching the old western movies.
Leonard is survived by his two sons; Bruce (Vicki) Johnson of Sprit Lake, Chris (Shelly) Johnson of Brentwood, TN; two special nieces Janet Clarey of Charles City, IA., Kathy (Mike) Waderich of Hornick, IA; six grandchildren, Jamie, Neil, Nicolle, Bo, Mackenzie, Drew; four great grandchildren; and one brother Wayne Johnson of Sergeant Bluff, IA.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elizabeth; one grandson, Jacob Johnson; one infant brother, Donald Johnson; three step siblings, Jean, Elvin, Leona Johnson; and special friend, Frances Marx.
(November 4, 1926 - August 26, 2016)
U.S. Veteran
Leonard Johnson, 89 of Sergeant Bluff, died Friday, August 26, 2016 at a local care facility.
Funeral Service will be held 10:30am Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the Community United Methodist Church in Sergeant Bluff. Burial will be at Woodbury Township Cemetery in Sergeant Bluff, with Military Honors conducted by the U.S. Army.
Leonard Johnson was born November 4, 1926 in Morehead, IA. the son of John and Edith (Bukland) Johnson. Leonard grew up in Morehead, played basketball and graduated from Morehead High School in 1945. Leornard then joined the Army, and served as clerk typist for General Eisenhower headquarters in Italy, receiving a honorable discharge in 1947.
Leonard married Elizabeth Mandicino in March of 1948. Together they made their home in Sergeant Bluff. They owned and operated the Derby gas stations in Sergeant Bluff. He also worked at the Sioux City brick yards, later working for Ag Processing, retiring in 1988. In 1989, his wife Elizabeth passed away.
He was a life time member of the Legion in Sergeant Bluff, receiving a 60 year pin, and also served on the City Council. Leonard loved watching his grandchildren in athletic events, watching basketball, playing horseshoes, playing cards with family, traveling, and enjoyed watching the old western movies.
Leonard is survived by his two sons; Bruce (Vicki) Johnson of Sprit Lake, Chris (Shelly) Johnson of Brentwood, TN; two special nieces Janet Clarey of Charles City, IA., Kathy (Mike) Waderich of Hornick, IA; six grandchildren, Jamie, Neil, Nicolle, Bo, Mackenzie, Drew; four great grandchildren; and one brother Wayne Johnson of Sergeant Bluff, IA.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elizabeth; one grandson, Jacob Johnson; one infant brother, Donald Johnson; three step siblings, Jean, Elvin, Leona Johnson; and special friend, Frances Marx.
Leonard Virgil Johnson
(November 4, 1926 - August 26, 2016)
U.S. Veteran
Leonard Johnson, 89 of Sergeant Bluff, died Friday, August 26, 2016 at a local care facility.
Funeral Service will be held 10:30am Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the Community United Methodist Church in Sergeant Bluff. Burial will be at Woodbury Township Cemetery in Sergeant Bluff, with Military Honors conducted by the U.S. Army.
Leonard Johnson was born November 4, 1926 in Morehead, IA. the son of John and Edith (Bukland) Johnson. Leonard grew up in Morehead, played basketball and graduated from Morehead High School in 1945. Leornard then joined the Army, and served as clerk typist for General Eisenhower headquarters in Italy, receiving a honorable discharge in 1947.
Leonard married Elizabeth Mandicino in March of 1948. Together they made their home in Sergeant Bluff. They owned and operated the Derby gas stations in Sergeant Bluff. He also worked at the Sioux City brick yards, later working for Ag Processing, retiring in 1988. In 1989, his wife Elizabeth passed away.
He was a life time member of the Legion in Sergeant Bluff, receiving a 60 year pin, and also served on the City Council. Leonard loved watching his grandchildren in athletic events, watching basketball, playing horseshoes, playing cards with family, traveling, and enjoyed watching the old western movies.
Leonard is survived by his two sons; Bruce (Vicki) Johnson of Sprit Lake, Chris (Shelly) Johnson of Brentwood, TN; two special nieces Janet Clarey of Charles City, IA., Kathy (Mike) Waderich of Hornick, IA; six grandchildren, Jamie, Neil, Nicolle, Bo, Mackenzie, Drew; four great grandchildren; and one brother Wayne Johnson of Sergeant Bluff, IA.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elizabeth; one grandson, Jacob Johnson; one infant brother, Donald Johnson; three step siblings, Jean, Elvin, Leona Johnson; and special friend, Frances Marx.
(November 4, 1926 - August 26, 2016)
U.S. Veteran
Leonard Johnson, 89 of Sergeant Bluff, died Friday, August 26, 2016 at a local care facility.
Funeral Service will be held 10:30am Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the Community United Methodist Church in Sergeant Bluff. Burial will be at Woodbury Township Cemetery in Sergeant Bluff, with Military Honors conducted by the U.S. Army.
Leonard Johnson was born November 4, 1926 in Morehead, IA. the son of John and Edith (Bukland) Johnson. Leonard grew up in Morehead, played basketball and graduated from Morehead High School in 1945. Leornard then joined the Army, and served as clerk typist for General Eisenhower headquarters in Italy, receiving a honorable discharge in 1947.
Leonard married Elizabeth Mandicino in March of 1948. Together they made their home in Sergeant Bluff. They owned and operated the Derby gas stations in Sergeant Bluff. He also worked at the Sioux City brick yards, later working for Ag Processing, retiring in 1988. In 1989, his wife Elizabeth passed away.
He was a life time member of the Legion in Sergeant Bluff, receiving a 60 year pin, and also served on the City Council. Leonard loved watching his grandchildren in athletic events, watching basketball, playing horseshoes, playing cards with family, traveling, and enjoyed watching the old western movies.
Leonard is survived by his two sons; Bruce (Vicki) Johnson of Sprit Lake, Chris (Shelly) Johnson of Brentwood, TN; two special nieces Janet Clarey of Charles City, IA., Kathy (Mike) Waderich of Hornick, IA; six grandchildren, Jamie, Neil, Nicolle, Bo, Mackenzie, Drew; four great grandchildren; and one brother Wayne Johnson of Sergeant Bluff, IA.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elizabeth; one grandson, Jacob Johnson; one infant brother, Donald Johnson; three step siblings, Jean, Elvin, Leona Johnson; and special friend, Frances Marx.
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