Donald R. "Don" Johnson

Johnson, Donald R. “Don”
97 of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27th, while being held by family. Member of Living Spirit United Methodist Church. Survived by daughter, Debra; son, Bruce and daughter-in-law, Deborah; granddaughters, Tanya and Kara; and great-grandchildren, Alicia, Ashley, and Michael. Preceded in death by wife, Jerry-Mae; parents, Albert and Rose; brother, Lloyd; and sister, Virginia. Don was proud to have served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in his late teens, was a Corporal in World War II, enjoyed Gopher hockey, Twins baseball, walking around Lake Nokomis (up to twice a day well into his 90’s), hunting grouse, and spending time with his family and friends. Visitation Monday, March 7th, starting at 10AM; service at 11AM; Henry W. Anderson Mortuary (3640 23rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-729-2331). To be followed by private family ceremony at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Donations to Disabled American Veterans (DAV).