Edward J. Johnson

Edward James Johnson, 77, of Whitehall, died Thursday April 16, 2020, at Pigeon Falls Health Care Center in Pigeon Falls.

Edward was born August 4, 1942, in Whitehall to Jimmy and Edna (Christianson) Johnson. Edward graduated from Whitehall School and served in the U.S. Army National Guard.

Edward married Dorothy Muller, June 17, 1967, in Milaca, MN., and was employed at AMPI in Blair for forty-two years prior to his retirement. 

Edward was a member of Blair Lutheran Church in Blair. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting bear, deer and turkey. Edward also enjoyed his time attending and monitoring the meetings of Wisconsin Conservation Congress. He had skills as a handy-man and enjoyed knowing how things worked and, when needed, he would fix them, which friends and family always appreciated.

Together, Edward and Dorothy enjoyed camping, traveling and spending time with family. He enjoyed good conversation and would make friends wherever he went. He was a Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers fan and would occasionally watch a Minnesota Vikings game. Ed loved his pets, especially his dog, Annie.

His grandchildren were very important to him. He (and Dorothy) would often travel long distances to attend their basketball games and show support for the Richland Center Hornets. His grandchildren were extremely thankful to have him in their lives and will always remember him as their biggest fan. They will miss his phone calls, jokes and most of all, his laugh.

Edward is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two children: Karn (Richard) Schauf of Richland Center and Eric (Jodie) Johnson of Osseo; three grandchildren: Emily (Mikhail Chabela) Schauf, Allison Schauf, and Jacob Schauf; a brother, Jerome (Arlene Severson) Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by several aunts, uncles and in-laws.

Private family services will be held at Jack Funeral Home in Whitehall. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Blair. Vicar Paul Sannerud will officiate. Military rites will be conducted by the Knudtson-Mattison American Legion Post #231. A celebration of remembrance and thanks will be held in the future at the farm that Ed loved so much.

Jack Funeral Home in Whitehall is assisting the family with arrangements.