Delmer L. "Sam" Johnson 1935 - 2017

JOHNSON, OLEFSON, HAYDEN

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 4/18/2017 at 04:38:23

Sioux City Journal
16 April 2017

SIOUX CITY | Delmer L. "Sam" Johnson, 81, of Sioux City, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Holy Spirit Retirement Home after a brief illness.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sioux City. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Newcastle, Neb. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m., and a vigil service at 7 p.m., all at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Delmer was born Dec. 25, 1935, in Geddis, S.D. He was the son of Harry and Berdie (Olefson) Johnson. The family moved to Mitchell, S.D., when Delmer was seven years old. Delmer graduated from Mitchell High School where he played basketball and then served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.

In 1959, Delmer came to Sioux City. He joined the Cement Finishers Union and then the Carpenters Union and worked on union jobs as a cement finisher at many construction sites over the years.

Delmer married Mary Beth Hayden on Aug. 10, 1968 in Sioux City.

Delmer was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church for 44 years. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, kids and grandchildren. Delmer also enjoyed watching old western movies and Nebraska football, listening to Johnny Cash and Elvis music, fishing and he was a fan of Iowa State basketball.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Beth Johnson of Sioux City; two children, Stacey Johnson of Sioux City, and Todd Johnson (Nicole) of Lincoln, Neb.; a sister, Donna Farris of Mitchell, S.D.; and four grandchildren, Brittany, Corey, Brody and Myles Johnson.

Delmer was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mark; two brothers, Willis and Lawrence; and three sisters, Harriott, Margaret and Gelene.