"Rob & Bettie Lou Bunke It was with a heavy heart that we read of Leroy's passing. It was always a pleasure to spend a few minutes after church with Leroy. He was proud of his large family. He came from the old school of responsibility and total integrity. Bettie Lou and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to the entire family. May the good Lord bless each of you as I know He had bless your Dad. "
In loving memory of
LeRoy Johnson
February 24, 1928 - March 28, 2016
LeRoy M. Johnson, 88, of rural Peterson died on Monday, March 28, 2016, at his home.
LeRoy was born on February 24, 1928, in Canton Township of Fillmore County, MN to Lee and Gladys (Olson) Johnson. He was raised in rural Canton and was a 1946 graduate of Canton High School. He farmed with his family for a few years and on June 10, 1949, he was united in marriage with Nora Darleen Soland in Harmony, MN. He farmed in Canton, Preston and Fountain, MN until he purchased his farm in rural Peterson where he farmed until the time of his death. He was a member of Rushford Lutheran Church, Minnesota Pork Producers, American Dairy Association, Norway Township Board, and the Highland Prairie Lutheran Cemetery Board. Faith, family, farming and friends were the centerpieces of LeRoy's life.
He is survived by his wife, Darleen; twelve children: Judy (Steve) Oian of Rushford, Nancy Carman of Rochester, Ellen (Gerald) Eide of Peterson, LeRoy "Ike" (Carol) Johnson of Peterson, Cindy (Rich) Bovy of Rushford, James (Joanne) Johnson of Harmony, Mark (Cindy) Johnson of Peterson, Brad (Kari) Johnson of Rushford, Richard (Pam) Johnson of Rushford, Sandy (Mike) Mlenar of Rochester, Laurie (Tim Hallum) Johnson of Peterson, and Stacy (Scott) Newgaard of Eden Prairie;37 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Ilene Anderson of Harmony and Pat Soland of Preston.
LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents, six siblings: Lowell, Allan Robert, DeLone, Darlene, Oral and Virgil; one son, Jeffrey; one grandson, Justin; two granddaughters, Julia and Janel; and one great-grandson, Zaeden.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford and from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016, at Rushford Lutheran Church. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. at Rushford Lutheran Church with the Rev. Roger Michaelson officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Prairie Lutheran Cemetery in rural Peterson.
Tributes
"TO LERoy and Darlene who were my neighbors across the field. Just wanted to say your in my prayers and i know i still miss my mom. I miss the farm life and the neighbors , and the church. Remember all the good times you had and the friends you made through church and being neighbors. Julie Tudahl"
"Our sympathies to the Johnson Family as you celebrate the life and legacy of a great man and a life well lived. We will always cherish the personal tour LeRoy gave us of your dairy a few years back and remember the pride he had in his farm and family."
"It has been a long time and I am saddened to see that Le Roy has died. I want to extend my most Sincere Sympathy to the whole family. I have been in Arizona the past 7 years. Now this month I am moving to Reno, NV. My Heart goes out to all of you. Your Friendship was always Very Special. Sincerely, Jim Theis"
"When I look back on memories of my life, many of the best include LeRoy. The stories he would tell, the way he could make me laugh, his ability to always make me feel like I was special. They say life is like a big canvas. Well, Uncle LeRoy sure threw a lot of paint on his and created a magnificent picture. Love, Allen Hanlon"
"We send our deepest sympathy to all the family. LeRoy was a wonderful person, I am fortunate to have known him. He an Darlene produced a great bunch of children. I will miss his smile and his friendship!"
"Our deepest sympathy to all of you during this sad time. What a legacy he leaves! Love, The Skibas"
"Deepest sympathy to all the family... David and Margaret Beech"
"Dave and LaVonne Engle you have our sympathy for your loss, we are so sorry."
"Duane and Shirley Agrimson send our love and prayers to a loving family who truly had a loving father and grandfather who was an example to all! May the Lord be with you each."
"Eddie and Sandy would like to express our sympathy to the family. Leroy was a good friend to Eddie in school and after. "
"We would all like to think that when we die we will leave a legacy that is a tribute to the life we lead and our family. There are few who can do this in reality, but LeRoy did. He had that great ability to make us feel that we were loved like his own family. He lived a life of integrity to himself, his family and his friends. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Know that your dad was one in million, not just to you, but to those who knew and loved him. - Tom, Carol, Patrick, Amy and Sarah Meyer"