Danny Johnson

Danny Edward “Wink” Johnson, age 55, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016. Danny was born in Grantsburg, WI, on June 24, 1960, a son of the late Norma Belle (Johnson) and Alden Edward Johnson. He attended local schools and was a 1978 graduate of Grantsburg High School. He then attended Pine Technical College in Pine City, MN, receiving certification in Machine Technologies in 1982. Wink had been employed at Parker-Hannifin Corp. since 1984. His current position was Computer Numerical Control Operator/Specialist. On March 30, 1999, Wink married April Lee Schallenberger. An avid outdoorsman, Wink loved hunting with rifle and traditional long bow, fishing including ice fishing, trapping, dirt biking, four wheeling, and snowmobiling. He and his family built the “Mukluk Lodge” where he enjoyed spending time off the grid. Wink was very gifted in designing and making his own bows, arrows, and bow strings. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alden and Norman Johnson; sisters: Bonnie Lee and Connie Coy; sister-in-law, Shannon Johnson; other relatives; and good friend, Dave Covey. Wink is survived by his wife, April; a daughter, McKenzie Lynn Johnson; two stepchildren, Meghan Schallenberger (Chris Holmquist) and Ryan Ott (Stephanie Tuey); grandchildren: Joshua and Pyper Holmquist; brothers: David (Shirley) Johnson, Dennis (Gail) Johnson, and Dale Johnson; and aunts: Luann Goodermote and Charlotte Johnson He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Louise Schallenberger; his father-in-law, Eugene Schallenberger; sister-in-law, Tina (Scott) Abbott; brothers-in-law: Brian (Shelly) Schallenberger, Joe Schallenberger; and step brother-in-law, Randy Schallenberger; as well as many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Wink’s life and share memories on Saturday, June 4, 2016, between 10:00 am and 1:00pm, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are appreciated. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.