Dallas Johnson

Dallas Monroe Johnson, age 90, passed away February 15, 2017, at the Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, where he had resided for three years. He was born on November 7, 1926, in the Frederic Hospital to Arthur and Agnes Johnson of Falun, Wisconsin. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church at Falun. Dallas went to the Falun State Graded School for eight years and graduated from the Grantsburg High School as valedictorian of his class in 1944. World War II was in progress, so Dallas chose to enlist in the US Navy in March of 1945 where he served on the USS Klondike until his honorable discharge on July of 1946. He then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Dallas worked as an electrical engineer for the city of St. Paul for a couple of years until health problems caused him to come back to Falun where he established a radio and TV repair business in his home. In February of 1960 he started his long-term career with Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company at Grantsburg serving as vice president and assistant secretary. At the same time he also served as executive vice president and treasurer of North Central Power Company of Winter, Wisconsin. Dallas retired in 1992 after nearly 33 years of service. Dallas was proud to be a long-term resident of Falun. His interests included local history, photography, amateur radio, and spending time with special friend, Helen Baker. Together they attended many church suppers and numerous other events. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald A. Johnson; sister, Dorothy Holoien; and special friend, Helen Baker. He is survived by his sisters, Imogene Christopherson and Katherine (Jack) Hedlund; brother, Merlin (Carol) Johnson; along with nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. The Funeral will be held on Saturday, February 25, at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM), at Trinity Lutheran Church in Falun with Pastor Jay Ticknor officiating. Interment will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Grantsburg. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com