Elmer Johnson (1885-1962)

JOHNSON, LARSON

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 11/6/2022 at 13:03:27

From Nevada Journal June 13, 1962 (page 1)

Elmer Johnson, Ames Dies Tuesday Eve.

Elmer Johnson, Ames, died Tuesday, June 12 at 10 p.m. in Mary Greeley Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past two and a half weeks. He was 76 years old.

Johnson, a former Nevada resident, was born Oct. 5, 1885, at Salina, Kans., the son of J. K. and Christena Johnson. A retired restaurant operator, he had lived in Ames for the past 27 years.

He was married to Mary Larson, Dec. 23, 1909 in Des Moines. He was a member of the Ames Christian Church where he served as a Deacon.

Johnson was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include his wife Mary, five brothers; Nels, of New Cambria, Kan.; Hans of Tescott, Kan.; Knute of Belen, N. M. and Martin and Dane [should be Dave] of Salina, Kan. Also a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Funeral services for Johnson will be held at Ryan Funeral Home Friday, June 15 at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Nevada cemetery.