Edward F. Johnson

Edward F. Johnson

July 22, 1939 - August 29, 2023

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MADISON - Edward Floyd Johnson, age 84, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at UW Health East Madison Hospital. He was born on July 22, 1939, in Monroe, the son of Irving Johnson. He was united in marriage to Lorraine Jordan on Aug. 17, 1963, in Juda, Wis.


Edward graduated from Monroe High School. He earned his B.A. in Art and History from Westmar University in Iowa and his Master of Divinity at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Naperville, Ill. He served as a Methodist minister for 42 years, retiring in 2004.


Edward was a spiritual man and was always acknowledging the best in someone and did his best to create positivity and light around him. He was a dedicated pastor and loved welcoming, reaching out and uplifting others. Edward loved to paint and created many beautiful paintings and murals throughout the years.


Edward is survived by his son, Kenton Johnson and grandson, Ethan Johnson; and son, Erik (Colleen) Johnson and granddaughter, Quincy Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine; and father, Irving.


A memorial service will be held at ST. STEPHEN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5700 Pheasant Hill Road, Monona, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, with the Rev. Paul Johnson and the Rev. Elisa Brandt presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday.
 

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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Thu Sep 7, 2023 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Susan and Mona Fuszard
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Edward filled a lot of roles in the year that we knew him - resident artist at Oakwood, fitness classmate, crusher of trivia, balcony conversationalist while soaking up the sun and most of all, friend. We are so lucky our paths crossed with this special man. Condolences to his loved ones.
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Donald A. Ott
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Ed and I were often in contact as pastors in the Wisconsin United Methodist Conference. We shared many common matters including both being pastors at different times for the Kenosha Wesley Church. As his District Superintendent for several years in Milwaukee we sought together care and development for many of God's people. I valued the learned ways Ed presented his faith and life without failure to articulate his convictions in often troubled times. I regret my inability to attend the memorial service because of family medical matters. -Donald A. Ott
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Ken Scott
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Before and after retirement Ed continued to minister to our ID-Madison faith community, serving LGBTQ Christians and friends in a space more open and welcoming than mainstream church services. He and later Lorraine too would join us a few times a year when we invited him to preside for our liturgy and dinner afterward. Kind is the word for Ed! He served us in our need and we will miss him.
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His children and grandchildren
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In loving memory of a wonderful father, grandfather and husband. He will be greatly missed by all, but comforted he is with his beloved wife Lorraine

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