Rosemena Johnson 1846-1915

JOHNSON, JEPPERSON, SHERMAN, DILLMAN, DINESON

Posted By: Eunice Christiansen (email)
Date: 9/29/2002 at 18:19:19

Rosemena Jepperson was born in Hennetved, Denmark on the 28th. day of April, 1846, where she enjoyed the early portion of her life. In 1866 she was united in marriage to Lars Peter Johnson of Nudenbrue, Denmark. To this union six children were born. They came to America in 1880, locating near Parkersburg, Iowa, where they resided ubtil the spring of 1896, when they took up residence on the present home place
She was a devoted christian mother, quiet and gentle in her manner of living, choosing to be helpful to all, courageous in all things and inspired all who came in contact with her. It was as mother this influence was made most manifest, for she transmitted these virtues to her children, taking great comfort in the knowledge that they were amply fitted for the responsibilities of life.
Besides her husband three daughters and two sons survive, Anna Jonson of Cedar Falls, Mrs. C.V.Sherman of Scranton, Iowa, Mrs. P. D. Dillman of Des Moines, P. J. Johnson of Dike, R. O. Johnson of Chicago. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. G. Dineson of Parkersburg, and a brother, Lawrence Jepperson of New Hartford, besides a host of friends to mourn her loss.