George L. Johnston 1928-2017

JOHNSTON, KEHL, MILLER, CROSS

Posted By: Rich Lowe
Date: 6/29/2017 at 11:15:53

George Lavern Johnston, 88, of Bonaparte, IA, passed away May 12, 2017, at the Keosauqua Health Care Center in Keosauqua, IA. He was born August 20, 1928, in Barron, WI. On October 18, 1950, he married Helen Kehl in Valley City, ND. She preceded him in death on October 25, 1998.

Survivors include his two daughters: Judie Miller, who lived with him in Bonaparte, and Jeannie Cross of Arlington, TX; one son, Gary (wife Susie) Johnston of St. Croix Falls, WI; one half brother, Jim; one step-sister, Geri; seven grandchildren: Amber, Ashley, Alissa, Todd, Megan, Nikki and Tiffany, and two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Lauren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Helen; two brothers and two stepbrothers.

George served in the United States Air Force and later spent his whole career working at Armour Dial which he began in Minnesota. In 1971 he was transferred to Fort Madison, IA, and was a resident of Bonaparte for 46 years. He enjoyed the casino, hunting, fishing, bowling, card club and watching football. George lived a full life, was legally blind for the past 30 years, and died of natural causes.

Per George's wishes his body has been entrusted to Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements.

Source: Van Buren County Register, Keosauqua, IA 25 May 2017

Van Buren Obituaries maintained by Rich Lowe.
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