Johnson, Bernard 1951-2012

JOHNSON, TIMMER, FLUIT

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - Volunteer (email)
Date: 5/29/2012 at 20:35:30

Johnson, Bernard
Home Town: Harrisburg, South Dakota
Deceased Date: Friday, May 18, 2012

Service: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Address: Netherlands Reformed Congregation
1610 Main Street
Rock Valley, Iowa 51247 　

Obituary: Bernard F. Johnson, 60, of Harrisburg, South Dakota, died unexpectedly Friday, May 18, 2012 during a fishing trip. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Rock Valley, Iowa with Rev. Herman Hofman officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Rock Valley. Visitation will be held Monday, May 21, 2012 at Porter Funeral Home in Rock Valley from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Online condolences may be left at www.porterfuneralhomes.com and memorials may be given to the American Legion in Harrisburg, South Dakota.

The son of Paul and Bernice (Timmer) Johnson, Bernard Franklin Johnson was born on July 2, 1951 in Rock Rapids, Iowa. Bernard proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. On July 22, 1971 Bernard was united in marriage with Jennie Fluit near Alvord, Iowa. Bernard worked construction and later owned and operated BJ Construction for over 30 years. Bernard learned masonry from his father which was a vital part of his construction company and a skill he passed down to his sons whom he worked with. Bernard enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, working on classic cars, but most of all enjoyed time spent with family. He served for twenty five years as a Volunteer Firefighter for the Harrisburg Fire Department and was a member of the American Legion and Netherlands Reformed Congregation.

Bernard is survived by his wife Jennie Johnson of Harrisburg, South Dakota; three sons, Paul (Kamie) Johnson of Harrisburg; Tom (Larissa) Johnson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Tyler Johnson (fiancé Krista Bakewell) of Harrisburg; two daughters, Jeanne (Gary) Magnuson of New Effington, South Dakota; and Lindsey Johnson (special friend Aaron Rolstad) of Harrisburg; eight grandchildren, Jacob, Jenna, and Alyssa Magnuson, Katelin, Maxwell, Regan, Cole, and Dylan Johnson; three brothers, Mike (Linda) Johnson, Larry (Cindy) Johnson, and Lonnie (Janice) Johnson and one sister, Paula (Harlan) Van Hill. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Lisa Johnson, and brother, Marlin Johnson.

Source: Porter Funeral Home, Rock Valley, Ia., obit.