Johnson, Glenn Junior (1942 - 2025)

JOHNSON, MAGNER, WILLRETT, ROHE, WIESE, ENGEN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 3/5/2025 at 18:22:30

Name of deceased: Glenn Junior Johnson

Aged: 82 yrs, 8 mo, 30 days

Residence: Avoca, IA

Born: May 6, 1942; location not provided

Died: Feb. 5, 2025; Elm Crest Retirement Home, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: No funeral service at Glenn’s request; a private family graveside service to be held at a later date

Survived by: son, Glenn (spouse, Lori) Johnson of Avoca, IA; grandsons, Nathan (wife, Farren) Johnson of Malcome, IA and Tanner (spouse, Samantha) Johnson of Avoca, IA; great-grandsons, Wesley and Warren; siblings, Judy Magner of Avoca, IA, and Duane (spouse, Karen) Willrett of Spencer, IA; sisters-in-law, Karen Willrett of Mankato, MN, Nadine (spouse, Al) Rohe of Maple Grove, MN, and Edith Johnson of St. Cloud, MN; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Glenn and Alice (nee Wiese) Johnson; infant son; siblings, Charles, Dean and Mary

Education: Graduated from Algona (IA) Community Schools; he then attended Cliffman Floral Design School, Denver, CO

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Algona, IA

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Carrie Engen; Feb. 2, 1964; Wesley, IA

Employment: Florist and nurseryman; In 1969, Glenn and Carrie opened their own flower shop in Algona, IA called Johnson Flowers; they had the business for several years before moving to Kearney, NE when he began working for Early May Garden Center until he retired.

Hobbies/Interests: Was passionate about gardening; enjoyed wood carving and fishing; loved his family and enjoyed time spent with friends, especially over a cup of coffee.

Sources: pauleyjones.com