Johnson, Delwyn Carl (1935-2019)

JOHNSON, WHITMAN, ELG, SKOG, CARLSON

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 5/18/2021 at 17:36:23

Delwyn Johnson
May 21, 1935 ~ January 27, 2019 (age 83)

Delwyn Johnson, age 83, of Albert City, Iowa, died on Sunday, January 27, 2019, in Storm Lake, Iowa.

Delwyn Carl Johnson, a son of Carl Francis and Gladys Lucille (Whitman) Johnson, was born in Storm Lake, Iowa, on May 21, 1935. Delwyn received his education in Albert City, graduating with the Class of 1953.

On September 13, 1958, Delwyn married Nancy J. Elg at the Methodist Church in Harcourt, Iowa. Subsequently, they were blessed with two children: Debra and Scott. Throughout this life, Delwyn worked as a self-employed carpenter, operating Johnson Construction.

A member of the Albert City Evangelical Covenant Church, he and Nancy had belonged to the “Homebuilders” group. Delwyn’s many varied interests included hunting, fishing, playing cards, snowmobiling, watching sports on television, gardening, socializing, and having coffee with his friends. In addition, he and Nancy enjoyed their time at their cabin on Lost Island Lake near Ruthven. All in all, he will be remembered for building numerous houses in Albert City and traveling to his grandchildren’s ball games and activities.

Delwyn’s life is cherished and honored by his family which includes his children: Deb Johnson, of Ankeny, Iowa, and Scott (Deanna) Johnson, of Ruthven, Iowa; his grandchildren: Cassi (Adam) Skog, and their daughter, McKinley, of Albert City, Iowa, Andy (Tacee Leebens) Johnson, and their children: Grayson, Crew, and Haven Adele, of Pocahontas, Iowa, and Evan and Callie Johnson, of Ruthven, Iowa, his brother, Marlyn (Jeannine) Johnson, of Manson, Iowa, and a special family friend, Stacy Sime; as well as by other extended family members and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nancy; a brother, Mervin; and his sister and brother-in-law, Marlyss and George Carlson.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Albert City. Burial will follow in the Fairfield Township Cemetery in Albert City. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City is in charge of the arrangements.

Sliefert Funeral Homes, Albert City, Iowa, 2019.

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