Marvin E. Johnson, 86

Marvin E. Johnson, 86, of Red Oak, passed away Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak.

Marvin Eugene Johnson was born to Herbert and Gertrude (Swanson) Johnson Sept. 28, 1924, on a farm in Page County.

In March of 1931, the family moved to a farm near Nyman. In 1942, Marvin graduated from Essex High School and worked on the family farm from 1942 until 1948.

Marvin was united in marriage to Jean Landstrom Feb. 1, 1948, in Red Oak. Marvin and Jean lived on four farms before moving to Jean’s homeplace south of Red Oak in 1973. They made this farm their home for 38 years.

Marvin loved farming and was a farmer all his life, even up to the time of his passing.

For 25 years, Marvin served as a 4-H leader, having received numerous leadership awards. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, having served as a Sunday school teacher and board member. Marvin was a past board member for Farmers Mercantile, serving nine years on their board, four of those years as president. He also  served ASC as a township and county committee member.

Marvin enjoyed visiting with people, as he knew no stranger.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Claire and Virgil.

Marvin is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jean Johnson, of rural Red Oak; daughter, Roberta Johnson, of Omaha; sister-in-law, Maxine Johnson, of Essex; nephews, Kirk (Annette) Johnson, of Red Oak, and Mark Johnson, of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; niece, Lynn (Brad) Cross, of Saline, Mich.; great-nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

Funeral services will take place Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 10:30 a.m., at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Red Oak. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Red Oak with Rev. Dr. George Hooper and Rev. John Swenson officiating. Visitation with the family present will be Tuesday evening, Sept. 20, from 6-8 p.m., at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home.

Memorials may be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com.

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.