"When we have no words we go to the father! Our family sends our condolences & prayers to Andrew's loved one's ,church family, friends & community!"
In loving memory of
Pastor Andrew Johnson
November 24, 1990 - April 4, 2023
Andrew Glen Johnson was born on November 24, 1990, in Carroll, Iowa. He was then adopted by Thomas and Kathleen (Henderson) Johnson of Cedar Rapids. He was baptized on December 20, 1990. Andrew grew up in Cedar Rapids and at the age of 13 moved with his family to Kirksville, Missouri, where he graduated from Kirksville High School in 2009. Andrew then attended Truman State University graduating in 2013. While at Truman State, Andrew was united in marriage with Tiffany Owen in Kirksville. He then continued his education at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, graduating in 2017 with a Master's in Divinity Degree.
In 2017 Andrew and Tiffany moved back to Iowa and Andrew served as Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manilla. He really enjoyed living in Manilla and leading his congregation. He enjoyed working with the Sunday school, youth group and confirmation classes. He was a member of the Manilla Chamber of Commerce and enjoyed reading biographies and was a Star Wars fan.
After a brave battle with cancer, Andrew died on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Manning Regional Healthcare Center in Manning, Iowa. He was 32 years, 4 months and 11 days of age.
Andrew was preceded in death by his grandparents: Norman & Sharon Henderson and Beverly & Louie Johnson; and by Tiffany's grandparents: Mary Jane Carlson and Gary & Janet Owen.
He is survived by his wife Tiffany Johnson of Manilla; his parents Tom and Kathy Johnson of Springfield, MO; Tiffany's parents Tim and Judy Owen of Kirksville, MO; and by two brothers-in-law: Jacob (Laurel) Owen of Columbia, MO and Josh (Allison) Owen of Clever, MO; and by many friends.
Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Manilla Wellness Center, Manilla, Iowa
Rev. Jonathan Conner, Rev. Robert Riggert, Rev. Daniel Vogel and Rev. Dr. Steve Turner Officiated
Congregational Hymns "I've Got Peace Like A River", "Christ, The Lord Of Hosts Unshaken", "Now All The Vault Of Heaven Resounds", "We Praise You And Acknowledge You, O God", Tom Ulrickson, Organist
Casket Bearers were Jacob Owen, Josh Owen, Mike Lorenzen, Jason Ferry, Jack Sanford and Tyler Heuton
Honorary Casket Bearers were Rev. Travis Ferguson, Rev. Peter Williamson, Rev. Rob Bailey, Dane Blom, Chris Birks, Luke Jorgensen and Will Jorgensen
Burial at Nishnabotna Cemetery, Manilla, Iowa
Tributes
"So sorry to hear of Andrew?s death. We remember when Tom and Kathy received the news they were going to get a little baby boy! Everyone was so happy for them! He will be missed so much, but God?s plans are not ours. He is out of pain and suffering and is now with his Lord and Savior that he taught about and loved!"
" For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 Paul reminds us of God's love for us. He loves us because we are His in Jesus Christ. We belong to him. We are his kids. Absolutely nothing that can ever drive a wedge between the children of God and their heavenly Father. No matter where we go, what we do, what grief and heartbreak we face, or what uncertainty we face, God will always be there with us and for us in all of his great love. We can walk securely knowing this truth. Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for the faith of Andrew. Jesus, thank You for Your grace, which has set him free from the curse of the law and the power of sin in his life. We ask you to wrap Tiffany and the family in Your arms. Give them the peace that extends far beyond our understanding as they await the reunion with Andrew in heaven. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. "
"Tiffany and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. But I am sure that the community of Manilla will lift you up in their arms and share God's comfort with you going forward, just as they have been doing in the past. May God richly bless you in this difficult season of your life with the only comfort we have, in Jesus Christ. Psalm 118:14-24, especially vs 24 Tim & Susan Geitz"
"We remember when you first came to Iowa. Somehow we connected and you came to our home for dinner. You two we so excited full of hopes and dreams and Manila was so blessed to have his presence. What a great guy Pastor Andrew. We will miss you. "