"Good Bye Dino's Dude. You will always be missed."
In loving memory of
Roman Johnson
November 27, 1918 - October 20, 2009
Roman Richard Johnson was born on November 27, 1918, in Delafield Township of Jackson County. He was the youngest of eight children born to Arthur E. and Belle (Sogge) Johnson. At an early age he was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He attended Windom Public School until he enlisted in the Army at the age of 18.
Roman was in World War II and received the following awards: Air Medal with a 9 Oak Leaf Cluster, American Mission, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct award, and Certificate of Valor for 50 missions.
On August 31, 1957, Roman was united in marriage to Marie Nielsen at the American Lutheran Church in Windom, Minnesota. After marriage, Roman and Marie lived in Windom where Roman was a brick layer. Marie passed away on February 25, 1999. Roman continued living in Windom after Marie's death and moved in February of 2009 to the Sogge Memorial Good Samaritan Society in Windom where he lived until passing away on Tuesday morning, October 20, 2009 at the age of 90.
Roman was a member of the American Lutheran Church in Windom, American Legion, Golden K Kiwanis Club for many years and delivered Meals on Wheels.
He is survived by friend and caregiver, Stacy Martin of Windom; nieces and nephews, Ralph Elness of Windom, Pat (Jim) Rossow of North Mankato, Cal (Linda) Johnson of Minnetonka, and Sally (Bill) Ericksen of Farmington; several great nieces and nephews; and special friend, Bill Baumann.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie, in 1999; three brothers, Eldon, Gerhardt and Orville Johnson; four sisters, Benora Rummons, Alma Johnson, Lillian Carbine, and Idelle Hanson; and one niece, Barbara Elness.
Blessed be the memory of Roman R. Johnson.
Tributes
"Was always a proud veteran and a great friend with a great sense of humor. Will miss his smile and friendship."
"Our sympathy to you, Sally, and all nieces and nephews of Roman. You are so right when you said - "amazing siblings" as I remember with fondness all of them- along with their spouses. The last of a great generation - Roman- you will be missed by many."
"Roman was my uncle, as Marie was my dad's sister. We enjoyed visiting him when we passed through Windom on our way home to Colorado Springs. Knowing that my wife is Norwegian, he noted that he was, too, and that he was taking a pill for it!! His quick wit was enjoyed by many and he will be missed."
"The last of a family of Windom pioneers has left us. It is hard to believe that 50 years has gone by since I first met Roman. I give you my sincere sympathe and send you my condlences on his passing. "
"I was very suprised to hear the news of Roman passing away. At first I thought "No it can't be Romeo..I just seen on Monday at work.". He was a great guy and will be missed by many. RIP Romeo..am so happy that you get to see Juliet again."
"I was so sad when I heard Roman had died. He was my friend and I loved him. He was always happy to see me even when it meant I was going to "boss him around". He was quite a guy. Stacy, you have my sympathy. He loved you very much. Candy"
"Will miss Uncle Roman. When we last visited, he sang for us. He was on key and quite good. That was the first time in my sixty years that I had heard him sing. He was the last in the line of some pretty amazing siblings. With sadness we bid him fare-well."
"Roman will be sadly missed. Was always good to talk to him and he always had a witty comment to make about something. Especially enjoyed it when he would come down and visit us at the garage. You will be missed."
"Roman will be missed. Always enjoyed when he would come in and visit, and give me a bad time"
"Roman was a great man"