Posted on: Pierce Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/PierceObits/10155 Surname: Johnson, Peterson, Abbott, Borth, Schleuder, Kinsman ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, March 10, 1993 Donald Johnson Donald Charles Johnson, age 76, of Spring Valley, died suddenly Sunday, February 28, 1993 at the Baldwin Community Memorial Hospital. Don was born August 17, 1916 to the late Charles and Ruth (Peterson) Johnson in Minneapolis, MN. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and a long-time member of Spring Lake Lutheran Church, Spring Valley. Don attended school in St. Louis Park and graduated in 1935. After graduating Don began his career as a truck driver. In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He served in North Africa and Italy and was P.O.W. in Germany during World War II. On May 20, 1950 Don married Nan Abbott at St. Louis Park. Since 1959 they have lived in Spring Lake Township. Besides his truck driving business, working for Rayette for 37 years, Don and Nan also operated the Sears Store in Spring Valley for about 12 years. Don was a member of the Spring Valley Masonic Lodge, American Legion, American Ex-Prisoners of War, and was Spring Lake Town Chairman for several years. Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Harold. Survivors include his wife Nan, one daughter Nancy Borth, one son Dwight Johnson and his wife Karen, and 3 grandsons Doug Borth, Adrian and Adam Johnson, all of Spring Valley. He is also survived by 2 sisters: Julie and Earl Schleuder of Richfield, MN and Audrey Kinsman of Spring Valley, several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Visitation was held Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 at Keehr Funeral Home with Funeral Services Wednesday, March 3, 1993 at 10:30 AM at Spring Lake Lutheran Church, Spring Valley with Rev. Keith Holste officiating. Burial was in Spring Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Spring Valley. Contributed by Joe Waddell. Link: Pierce County WIGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/>