Johnson, Herbert (1918-2011)

JOHNSON, NOYD, GERKE, CHRISTEN, CASE, BAKER, LAMB, SCHMIDT

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 5/28/2011 at 19:35:48

Herbert Johnson
October 06, 1918 - May 27, 2011

Storm Lake, Iowa

Herbert Johnson, age 92, of Storm Lake, Iowa, died on Friday, May 27, 2011, at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.

Herbert Clarence Johnson was born October 6, 1918, in Odebolt, Iowa, to Carl E. Johnson and Amanda Noyd Johnson. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt, Iowa, and was later confirmed at St. Paul's English Lutheran Church in Schaller, Iowa, on March 25, 1934.

Herbert attended school in Schaller, Iowa. Following his education, he joined his father's farming operation.

He married Elda Gerke Johnson on February 19, 1950, at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Storm Lake. A son, Richard, and a daughter, Joan, were born to this union. Following their marriage, the couple began farming near Storm Lake. He and Elda worked together both indoors and outdoors. Later their son, Richard, joined the farming operation.

Herb farmed his entire life. Proud of his career choice, he enjoyed working outdoors, gardening with his wife, Elda, and raising livestock. He loved to drive around in his pickup truck looking at the crops. He never wanted to retire and lived on the farm until he joined his heavenly father.

Family and church were very important to Herb. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, always attending their church and school activities. He also provided childcare for his grandson, Michael, while the boy’s parents worked. A faithful member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Herb served as an elder and, for many years, as an usher. He was involved in other church activities as well. In addition, Herb found joy in listening to music, especially church music and polkas.

In 1991, Herb lost best friend, his wife. Seriously injured in a tractor accident in 2002, he fought back with intense rehab and was able to continue living on the farm with the help of his family and friends. At that time, Herb’s pastor called him “The Miracle Man.” Happily, he was able to spend many days outdoors enjoying himself on his scooter.

His memory lives in the hearts of his son, Richard Johnson, of Storm Lake, Iowa; his daughter, Joan, and her husband, Gary Christen, of Storm Lake, Iowa; his grandchildren: Michael Christen, of Storm Lake, Iowa, and Christy Christen, of Petal, Mississippi; his great-grandchildren: Alex and Cylee Case and Andrew Baker; his sister-in-law, Esther Lamb, of Storm Lake, Iowa; his brothers-in-law, Donald Gerke, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, and Clifford Schmidt, and his wife, Doris, of Storm Lake, Iowa; as well as many nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

In heaven he joins his wife, Elda; his parents, Carl and Amanda; his brother, Elmer Johnson; and his sister, Hazel Johnson.

Visitation: 1:00-2:00 p.m., May 29, 2011, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m., May 29, 2011, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Interment: May 29, 2011, at Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake, Iowa.

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