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Jun
16

Johnson, Manfred O. 93

Johnson, Manfred O.
age 93, of Cokato entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 16, 2014. He was born June 7, 1921 on the family farm near Cokato to John and Agnes Johnson. Manfred graduated from Cokato High School in 1939. He was united in marriage to Gladys Marie Shuneson on April 7, 1945. This marriage was blessed with two children, Sandy (Jerry) Hermstad and Dan (Virginia) Johnson. He spent his entire life farming in the Cokato area. He was part of a hard working farm family with a love for the land and a wonderful work ethic which he carried with him his entire life. Manfred was an active member of the Albion Evangelical Free Church for over 70 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, sister, Augusta, and brothers, George and Arne.
Manfred is survived by his children, grandchildren, Bruce (Kim) Johnson, Jennie (Trevor) Hamre, David (Gretchen) Johnson, Joy (Dan) Beasley, Darren Johnson, Laura (Tim) Overmoen and Lisa (Tyler) Van Engen and 13 great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister-in-law, June Shuneson. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who devoted his life to his family and to his faith.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 11:00 am at Albion Evangelical Free Church in rural Cokato.
Visitation will take place on Friday, June 20, 2014, 4-8 pm at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato and continue for 1 hour prior to the service at church on Saturday.