George Johnson

George Everett Johnson, age 94, of Oakland Twp., Burnett Co., WI, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016. George was born November 3, 1921, in Oakland Twp., a son of the late Ole and Emily (Lindell) Johnson. He attended Lone Pine grade school and graduated from Webster High School. He also attended Stanford University in California. On April 24, 1942, George married Adelade Leonore Johnson in Winthrop Harbor, IL. At the time of their marriage, George was working for an asbestos insulation company there. Adelade passed away March 26, 2016; they had been married over 73 years. George served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was inducted on October 5, 1942, and entered active service at Ft. Sheridan, IL, on October 19, 1942. George was involved with battles and campaigns in Central Europe, Rhineland, Northern France, and Ardennes - including the Battle of the Bulge where he served as a Forward Observer. He was honorably discharged December 5, 1945, and received the following decorations: Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 4 Bronze Battle Stars, two Overseas Service Bars, Good Conduct Medal, and Bronze Star Medal. Returning to Burnett County following his time in the service, George was well known as an excellent finish carpenter, and applied his skills in building residential structures and cabinet manufacturing. George was an avid game hunter. He enjoyed taking trips to Alaska where he hunted Caribou and Moose. In the local area, George hunted deer with rifle and with bow, and also enjoyed ice fishing. He and Adelade loved traveling, and visited Nashville, TN, and locations on the west coast of the United States, as well as Alaska. George enjoyed music and loved playing his harmonica with his son, Dick, in Dick's band, and with other family members. George is survived by four children: Terry (Diane) Johnson, Richard Johnson, Debbie (Chuck) Mahlen, and Cindy (Darrell) Connors; ten grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; as well as nieces and nephews and other relatives. The memorial service honoring the life of George Johnson will be conducted at 11:00am (visitation 10:00 to 11:00am), Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Yellow Lake Lutheran Church, 7615 County Rd U, between Webster and Danbury, WI, with Pastor Myron Carlson officiating. A fellowship luncheon will follow the service. The committal service with full military honors will be held at 2:30pm, Wednesday, June 1st, at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner, WI. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.