Johnson, Clarence 1912-1958

JOHNSON, PETERS

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:35

Source: Hawarden Independent (5-1-1958)

Born: May 11, 1912
Died: 1958

Clarence Johnson, 45, of Artesia, California, former Hawarden resident, father of Mrs. Marvin Schwiesow and brother of Mrs. Lloyd Strong, died unexpectedly in his sleep at his home there Tuesday morning. He had not been ill prior to his death.

The body was shipped to Hawarden for the funeral and burial; however, arrangements were incomplete when the Independent went to press.

Mr. Johnson was born in Hawarden May 11, 1912. He married Miss Rose Peters of Hawarden on May 27, 1931. They resided in Hawarden a number of years, moving to California about two years ago.

Mr. Johnson was a World War II veteran when he served overseas at Okinawa.

Survivors include the widow; a daughter, Juanita, Mrs. Schwiesow of Hawarden; two sons, Jerry, who is with the Navy stationed at Memphis, Tennessee and Michael at home; a brother, Richard of South Bend, Indiana; four sisters, Mrs. Strong of Hawarden, Mrs. George Andriessen of Vermillion, Mrs. John Metzger of Elgin, Illinois and Mrs. Armand Wessels of Le Mars, and five grandchildren.