LaVerne Wayne Johnson
June 11, 1935 - December 25, 2019
Obituary
MADISON-LaVerne Wayne “Larry” Johnson, age 84, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, at UW Hospital. He was born on June 11, 1935, in Madison, the son of Sidney and Mabel (Nelson) Johnson.
Larry graduated from Deerfield High School and then married Arlene Wollin on July 23, 1955, in Cottage Grove. He worked as a Transit Operator for Madison Metro, retiring after 40+ years. Larry enjoyed motorcycling, bowling, fishing and NASCAR.
Larry is survived by his wife, Arlene; sons, Dennis (Peggy), Jayme (Lori), Michael (Nancy) and Randall (Marlene); seven grandchildren, Carrie (Ryan), Nichole (Adam), Kevin, Nathan (Kasey), Kelsey, Cameron and Connor; and eight great-grandchildren, Owen, Landon, Brecken, Kylie, Penelope, Olivia, Finnegan and Josslynn. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home at 4 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Vanden Heuvel presiding.
The family requests no flowers. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu Jan 9, 2020 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Memorial Service
Thu Jan 9, 2020 @ 4:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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R. Hull
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LaVerne who was always Larry to me in the time that we worked and bowled together was a great guy and a good pal he was always positive even on a bad day at work or a bad night of bowling. He will be missed. Ride that Wing Larry.
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Pat Conlan
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Dear Arlene, and family, I am so deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Larry. I think of you guys often when we are bowling. You are both remember and missed here in Daytona area. Much love, Pat Conlan.
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Jeremy Bisco
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So sorry to hear that Grandpa pasted. I will always remember our roll of penny bet we had at nationals and all our trips to see you in Dayton beach. He was a great man and will be missed.
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Shari Brunner
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Arlene and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. I'm sure that there are many people who knew him and will never forget his great laugh and jokes. My sympathy to you all!
KR
Kathleen Rideout
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Denny, Peggy, and Family, so sorry to hear that your Dad passed, and on Christmas Day. No matter what age and health problems so difficult to see them leave.
May he Rest In Peace
Chris and Kathleen Rideout
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Paul Beckman
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Arlene and family, So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Always enjoyed bowling in Nationals with him and, most recently in MARBA leagues. Paul Beckman