Harold James Johnson
November 20, 1932 - November 12, 2013
Obituary
MARSHALL/MADISON -Harold James Johnson, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, 11-12-13, in Madison. He was born on 11-20-32, in Poynette, the son of Bert and Etta Mae (Mc Farlane) Johnson. Harold graduated from Poynette High School in 1951. He married Ferne (Bauer), on June 5, 1954. Harold is a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison. Harold and Ferne, wife of 59 years, lived in Madison and he retired as a Lieutenant of the Madison Police department after 33 years. After retirement, they moved to Marshall to enjoy retirement for 26 years. Harold served in the U.S. Army in Germany. He was a past President of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association and was the first President of the Friendship Force of Wisconsin. Harold was a member of the American Legion Post No. 279. He was an avid hunter and fisherman sharing his enthusiasm with friends and family. He and his wife enjoyed many years together traveling; spending ample time at Deans Court, Minocqua, WI, on Diamond Lake with friends and family. Harold enjoyed his time with his grandchildren and watching their many activities.
Harold is survived by his wife, Ferne (Bauer) Johnson; daughter, April (Brian) Meiller of Madison; son, Rob (Ann) Johnson of West Bend; grandchildren, Jordan and Megan Meiller, Madison, Hunter, Sawyer and Hayden Johnson of West Bend; brother, Maurice (Gerry) of Cedar City, Utah; three sisters, Marlene Shaw of Lodi, Margie (Harold) Miller of Meza, Ariz., Judy (Gary) Hahn of Waunakee; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Stuart Johnson; sister, Ruth Wolf; and brothers-in law, Carl Wolf and Robert Kinney; nephews, Jimmy Kinney and Richard Wolf, as well as a long time hunting companion, Lew Owens.
Funeral services for Harold will be held at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, with Pastor Curtis Everson presiding. Private family burial will be at Arlington Evangelical Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, as well as from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church on Saturday. Memorials may be directed to Bethel Lutheran Church or Bethel Horizons. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Fri Nov 15, 2013 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sat Nov 16, 2013 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Bethel Lutheran Church (Madison) • 312 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI
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Memories
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The Hall Family
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We will miss you Harold! Such a wonderful, caring friend and neighbor... We'll always remember chatting on the back porch, catching up over fresh fruit and veggies from the garden, or having you over to our impromptu campfires. He touched so many lives in so many great ways. We are honored to have been his friend. Ferne and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ The Hall Family
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The Owens Family
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Ferne and Family, Sending love and prayers your way. Harold will be missed as he was such a wonderful man. May your memories comfort you and know that your friends and family are thinking of you.
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Doris Holcomb
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Ferne and Family - thoughts and prayers are with you. Remembering all the great times we had together from high school days to seeing you and Harold this last summer. Harold was one great, caring man. Will keep in touch and take care of yourself, Ferne. Love, Doris A. Holcomb
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Matt & Cathy Kooiman
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Harold was a great man and always enjoyable to be around. I will miss the phone ringing at Dean's Court when Rob, Jon, Jeff, Ray, and I are there for a hunting or work weekend. It's the only time the land line at the cabin ever rang. He always had to check in to see how the fish were biting, how many grouse we had, and if we were getting the work done in the proper fashion. Ferne and family...know that we too loved "H", and that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Steve Hurst
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From Steve and Susanne Hurst and Jack and Marlene Hurst :
Our sincere condolences to Ferne, April, Rob, Lew Owens, Judy, Gary, Tim and Heidi Hahn. Harold was a positive influence on Stuart , Steve Hewuse , and I as young men coming of age. I loved spending time fishing and hunting with Harold ,Stuart and Lew. I know he really cared about us and the decisions we made as it applied to our future. Our mutual passion for fishing and hunting traditions and love for the great outdoors made us kindred spirits. Sorry we missed the service Dad and I were at the farm. Harold was a good man and will be missed by all that knew him. Just wanted you to know that we are all thinking of you and your families. You have our prayers. Take Care. Sincerely : Steve Hurst
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Rob Johnson
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I miss you! Rob