1932
Harlan
2015
Harlan N. Johnson
April 1, 1932 — April 28, 2015
Harlan N. Johnson age 83, of Mazeppa died on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Golden Living Center - West in Rochester. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the United Redeemer Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with Pastor Richard Jorgenson officiating. Burial will be in the Southeastern MN State Veterans Cemetery in Preston. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 11:30 AM to 1:00 Pm at the church.
Harlan Navonne Johnson was born on April 1, 1932 in Madelia, MN to H. Clarence and Sadie (nee Ahlness) Johnson. He grew up in Hanska and graduated from high school there. On October 2, 1952 Harlan entered the U.S. Army. He served in the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged on September 21, 1954. On May 5, 1957 he married Lois Shope in Coleridge, NE. Harlan was a Station Agent for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad in NE, IA, SD and for over twenty years in Luverne, MN. Harlan enjoyed back yard mechanics, camping, snowmobiling, motorcycling and classic car shows. Harlan was a life member of the VFW, including the Swanson - Owens VFW Post #9647 in Oronoco, American Legion Post #588 in Mazeppa, Mazeppa Veterans Honor Guard, Korean War Veterans Club, Chicago & Northwestern Veterans Employees Association and life member of Gold Wing Road Rider Association.
Harlan is survived by his wife, Lois; daughter, Melanie (Bruce) Huie of Crescent City, CA; sons, Lorne Johnson of Rochester and Wayne (Sharon) Johnson of Raleigh, NC; grandsons, Seth and Aaron Bauer; granddaughters, Nicole Kraayenhof, Kaitlyn Morris, Brittni Johnson, Cassidy Johnson and Callie Johnson; great-granddaughters, Emma Bauer and Destinee Wright; sister, Betty (Perry) Thompson of Hanska; brother-in-law, Curtis Asleson of New Ulm and four nephews.
Harlan was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sonia Asleson.
Memorials are preferred to the Mayo Hospice Program, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.
Arrangements are with the Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota.
560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Harlan Navonne Johnson was born on April 1, 1932 in Madelia, MN to H. Clarence and Sadie (nee Ahlness) Johnson. He grew up in Hanska and graduated from high school there. On October 2, 1952 Harlan entered the U.S. Army. He served in the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged on September 21, 1954. On May 5, 1957 he married Lois Shope in Coleridge, NE. Harlan was a Station Agent for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad in NE, IA, SD and for over twenty years in Luverne, MN. Harlan enjoyed back yard mechanics, camping, snowmobiling, motorcycling and classic car shows. Harlan was a life member of the VFW, including the Swanson - Owens VFW Post #9647 in Oronoco, American Legion Post #588 in Mazeppa, Mazeppa Veterans Honor Guard, Korean War Veterans Club, Chicago & Northwestern Veterans Employees Association and life member of Gold Wing Road Rider Association.
Harlan is survived by his wife, Lois; daughter, Melanie (Bruce) Huie of Crescent City, CA; sons, Lorne Johnson of Rochester and Wayne (Sharon) Johnson of Raleigh, NC; grandsons, Seth and Aaron Bauer; granddaughters, Nicole Kraayenhof, Kaitlyn Morris, Brittni Johnson, Cassidy Johnson and Callie Johnson; great-granddaughters, Emma Bauer and Destinee Wright; sister, Betty (Perry) Thompson of Hanska; brother-in-law, Curtis Asleson of New Ulm and four nephews.
Harlan was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sonia Asleson.
Memorials are preferred to the Mayo Hospice Program, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.
Arrangements are with the Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota.
Visitation
MAY 5. 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
United Redeemer Lutheran Church560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Service
MAY 5. 1:00 PM (CDT)
United Redeemer Lutheran Church560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
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