Clarence A. Johnson, Jr.
February 20, 1936 - April 08, 2014
Obituary
Johnson, Clarence A.
STOUGHTON-Clarence A. Johnson, age 78, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Madison Veterans’ Hospital. He was born on Feb. 20, 1936, in Stoughton, the son of Clarence and Adeline (Halverson) Johnson. Clarence was united in marriage to Delores Mellor on July 9, 1960 in Stoughton. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959. Clarence worked at the Shoe Factory in Edgerton, and then went to work for Uniroyal for 44 years, retiring in 1997. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tractor pulls and golfing. Clarence was a master of many trades (he could fix anything), and was a passionate Massey-Harris collector.
Clarence is survived by his wife, Delores; three children, Gordon (Sherry) Johnson, Brenda Slovacek (Jim Grunewald) and Dan (Denise) Johnson; grandchildren, Josh (Amanda) Johnson, Kimberly (Andrew) Stoltenberg, Alicia Johnson (Phil Hoops III), Jacob Slovacek, Ashley Johnson, and Brandan Johnson; great-grandchildren, Kylie, Paityn, and Hunter Hoops; and brothers and sisters, Marion (Otto) Rusch, Lori (Don) Nelson, Arlene (Dick) Lehr, Florence (Paul) Hefty, Paul (Gladys) Johnson, Roger (Judy) Johnson, Carol (Steve) French, Julie Haines, and Mary Jo (Don Harried) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Gay; son, Bruce; and sister, Virginia Dees.
Funeral services will be held at COVENANT LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 2014, with the Rev. Jerry Tews presiding. Burial with Military Rites will be at Lutheran South Cemetery. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Highway 51, Stoughton, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2014, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the VA Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Room staff for their exceptional care of Clarence. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51N
(608)873-4590
Events
Visitation
Sun Apr 13, 2014 @ 2:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Stoughton • 1358 Hwy 51, P.O. Box 96, Stoughton, WI 53589
Visitation
Mon Apr 14, 2014 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Covenant Lutheran Church (Stoughton) • 1525 N. Van Buren Street, Stoughton, WI
Service
Mon Apr 14, 2014 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Covenant Lutheran Church (Stoughton) • 1525 N. Van Buren Street, Stoughton, WI
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Diane Johnson-Hung
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Your family was like an extension of our immediate family. He worked with my dad at the same factory, the same shift, and even outside of work the families did things together. He always treated us like one of his own. We virtually were. He will be fondly remembered and sorely missed. :)
Diane Johnson-Hung
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Cindy
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Safe travels. You will be missed. I'll look forward to play cribbage with you on the other side. Love, Niece