Ralph Johnson

Ralph Johnson, 94, of Whitehall, died Monday, April 13, 2026, at Caretta Senior Living in Eau Claire.

Ralph was born March 2, 1932, on a farm in Bruce Valley in rural Trempealeau County, to Johnnie K. and Amber (Hogue) Johnson. He married Janice A. Johnson, December 23, 1953, in Vancouver, WA. They settled in the Arcadia area until moving to Whitehall in 1968. Together they raised three children: Gregory, Jean and Cheryl. Janice preceded Ralph in death, August 1, 2024.

Ralph served in the U.S. Army from 1951–1954, and spent time in Korea. He worked in both the Arcadia and Independence areas in the cabinet making industry. Besides spending time with his family, he thoroughly enjoyed a day of fishing. When he could no longer go fishing, Ralph still enjoyed talking about it! He and Janice also enjoyed going to auctions and antique stores to see what more antiques they could find. His antique collections included guns, tools, toys, a variety of cans and tins, and traps.

Ralph was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Whitehall, but also had some deep connections to the Bruce Valley Lutheran Church in rural Strum. He and Janice made some significant monetary donations to the restoration and maintenance projects of that church.

Ralph is survived by a daughter, Jean (Dan) Lemon of Colorado; a sister, Darlene Bergerson of Eau Claire; sisters-in-law: Jeanette Johnson of Eau Claire, Judy Anderson of Chatfield, MN and Shirley (Ray) Zeller of West Concord, MN; a brother-in-law, John (Nancy) Johnson of Rochester, MN; grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, Ralph was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Harold and Mabel (Giese) Johnson; a son, Greg; a daughter, Cheryl; 11 brothers and sisters and their spouses; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held Friday, May 1, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., at Jack Funeral Home with burial in the Lincoln Cemetery, both in Whitehall. Scott W. Brown - SAM will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

If you choose to give a memorial, please consider one of the two churches, or a charity/organization of your choice and donate it in memory of Ralph.