Arnold Johnson

Arnold Theodore Johnson, age 94, of Frederic, WI, passed away January 7, 2015. Arnold was born in the Town of Meenon, Burnett County, WI, on September 30, 1920, a son of the late John Aaron and Anna Josephine (Sjöberg) Johnson. Following graduation from Webster High School in 1939, he attended vocational school in Milwaukee to become a woodworker and carpenter. Arnold served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He enlisted at Minneapolis, MN, on October 4, 1941, and was honorably discharged November 9, 1945 from the Marine Barracks, U.S. Naval Base, Mare Island, CA, with the rank of Corporal. He participated in operations against enemy forces on Eniwetok, Marshall Islands in February 1944. He also spent time in the Hawaiian Islands, Saipan, and Guam. On December 28, 1961, Arnold married Ester Alice Charlotta Alfredsson in Las Vegas, NV. He initially worked for the railroad in California and Arizona, while residing in Oxnard, CA. His skills allowed him to build his own homes in Ventura, CA, and then in Penn Valley, CA, while working for Ventura County, CA, in public works as a carpenter as well as performing other maintenance. After his wife, Ester, passed away on December 2, 2007, Arnold moved to Frederic, WI, to be close to his nephew, Daniel Cutler. Arnold and Ester attended the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grass Valley, CA, while living in Ventura County. Arnold also has attended First Baptist Church in Webster, WI. He was a member of National Rifle Association (NRA), and the Vasa Order of America, A Swedish American Fraternal Organization. Arnold was hard-working man, and very amiable and personable. Besides his love for carpentry and woodworking, he enjoyed camping and square dancing with Ester. One of the highlights of his life was when they visited Sweden. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Aaron and Anna Johnson; his wife, Ester; and his seven brothers and sisters: Fredlyn Johnson, Carl (Theresa) Johnson, Lillian (Frank) Kowalczyk, Irene (William) Cutler, Florence (John) Maryland, Hazel (Roy) Hjort, and Mildren Linden. Arnold is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their families. The memorial service for Arnold Johnson will be conducted at 11:00 am (visitation 10:00 am to 11:00 am), Saturday, October 17, 2015, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI, with Pastor Tim Quinn officiating. Full military honors will conclude the service. Urn burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.