Dean Johnson

Dean A. Johnson, age 76 of Siren, Wisconsin died October 12, 2008 at Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. Dean was born April 25, 1932 in Webster, Wisconsin to Agnes (Johnson) and Clifford Rambo. Dean grew up in the Burnett County area. Dean married Budd Johnson on June 12, 1948 in Pine City, Minnesota. The couple lived their entire married life on Herman Johnson Road. Dean was a cook for the school system for 34 years. She belonged to PTA, Ladies Aide and Homemakers in the area. Dean was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Harold Kuhnly and brothers Robert and Gerald. Dean is survived by her husband Budd of Siren, children Jerry (Joyce) Johnson of Siren, Sandra (Dirk) Benzer of Shell Lake, Bruce Johnson of Siren and Cheryl (Brad) Turnbull of Siren, grandchildren Dan Maurer, Carey Meyer, Bruce Johnson, Allisa Johnson, Chad Benzer, Lance Benzer, Troy Benzer, Kelly Dahlstrom, Jason Johnson and Janet Daniels, step-grandchildren Brandis Turnbull and Jennifer Turnbull, 26 great-grandchildren, sisters Jean, Janet, Judy and Bonnie, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, October 17, 2008 at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home - Siren Chapel, in Siren, Wisconsin, with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Music was provided by soloist Joan Daniels and organist Fran McBroom. Interment was at Lakeview (Siren) Cemetery, Siren, Wisconsin. Casketbearers were Dan Maurer, Chad Benzer, Bruce Johnson, Lance Benzer, Jason Johnson and Troy Benzer. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, Wisconsin.