JOHNSON, Herbert Nelson 1917-2011
JOHNSON, BERRYMAN, FOX, HARRELD, KING
Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 1/12/2012 at 23:24:55
[Waterloo Courier, Thursday, November 10, 2011]
WATERLOO - Herbert Nelson Johnson, 94, of Waterloo, loving husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, great-great-grandpa and devoted friend, went to heaven on Nov. 8, 2011, while at Cedar Valley Hospice Home.
Herbert was born July 8, 1917, near Trapp, Ky., the son of Tishabe and Lillie (Berryman) Johnson. He graduated from Trapp High School in 1936. In 1937 he moved to Waterloo to work at Rath Packing Co. In 1939 he traveled back to Kentucky, married his childhood sweetheart Marie Fox and brought her to Iowa. In time, they had three children. He wasn't just a father, he was a Dad. In 1950 they became partners in a Dixie Cream doughnut shop. Later they were sole owners and soon it became Johnson's Bakery. Herb partnered for many years with his son Dennis until his retirement, always keeping his interest and love for the bakery.
Herb was a 50-year member of Martin Lodge No. 624 A.F. & A.M. and a member of the First Baptist Church.
His great love of music was with him always. He had jam sessions, open to all, with doughnuts and coffee weekly. He could play almost any musical instrument you handed him.
Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis (Albert) Harreld of Yucaipa, Calif., and Sharon (Michael) King of Elk Run Heights; a son, Dennis (Trudy) Johnson of Waterloo; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Marie; two brothers, Sidney P. and Kenneth; and a sister, Dorothy.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at First Baptist Church, with burial in Kentucky. Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Locke Funeral Home, (319) 233-6138, with a 7 p.m. public Masonic service by Martin Lodge.
Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice.
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