Elrose Johnson

ElRose Caroline Johnson , 93, of Grantsburg passed peacefully to heaven on July 15, 2018 at Grantsburg Continuing Care Center.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Trade Lake Baptist Church, Frederic, on Saturday, July 21 st .  Visitation will be from 10-11 am followed by service at 11 am. Visitation will also be on Friday, July 20 th from 5-8 pm at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg.
ElRose was born April 7, 1925 to Gust and Delia Pearson at Frederic Hospital.  She was baptized as an infant at Atlas Methodist Church.  She attended Orr School and later Luck High School where she graduated as the salutatorian.  She attended Polk County Teachers College before returning to the farm due to family illness.  She went on to work at Fidelity State Bank at Luck and worked several enjoyable years.
On June 5, 1948 she married Paul Johnson and they purchased a farm in the Bass Lake area.  They began attending the Trade Lake Baptist Church where she was baptized by immersion in 1949.  The church continued to be an important part of her life.  She took on responsibilities as Sunday School Superintendent, church clerk, Sunday school teacher, Women’s Mission President, Mission Chairman, and leader of Girls Missionary Guild.  She sang in the choir and also in a ladies trio and a mixed quartet.
This marriage was blessed with four children, Paulette, Sharon, Steve, and Dave.  They farmed for many years before relocating their residence to Bass Lake in 1981.  Paul passed away in 1989 and ElRose continued to live there until two weeks before her passing.  She enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the lake and enjoyed many beautiful sunsets.
ElRose will be remembered as a kind and caring person living every day to please Jesus.  She spent much time praying for others.  Those who met her will remember her kind works, positive attitude, and her smile.  People were always welcome at her house and could count on a hot cup of coffee and homemade baked goods.
She was always extremely supportive of her children and grandchildren in their lives and in a variety of school activities.  Uncountable hours were spent cheering and supporting various teams.  Her life and Christian faith has left a huge influence on her family and community.
She is survived by her children:  Sharon (Karl) Johnson, Siren; Steve (Sandra) Johnson, Grantsburg; Dave (Hiedi) Johnson, Frederic; son-in-law, Rich Wright; grandchildren: Trisha (Ryan) Jacobs, Annie Dulon, Bryan (Laura) Johnson, Michael Johnson, Kevin (Courtney) Johnson, Kelcy (Chris) Doede, Elise Johnson, Whitney Johnson, Aaron Geske; great-grandchildren: Chloe, Olivia, Hartley, Easton, Eloise, and Brayden; and many nieces and nephews.
ElRose is preceded in death by her husband, Paul; her daughter, Paulette Wright; her sister, Ebba and brother-in-law Albin Johnson.
Memorials can be designated to Trade Lake Baptist Church, Paulette Wright Memorial Scholarship at Chippewa Valley Technical College or American Cancer Society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com