Home > United States of America > Nebraska > Madison County > Norfolk > Prospect Hill Cemetery > Donald Ivan Johnson

Donald Ivan Johnson

View larger map

Birth	:	18 Apr 1923 Greeley, Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	28 Jun 2011 Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0407982, -97.4289017
Description	:	Funeral services for Donald Johnson, age 88 of Norfolk, will be held Sunday, July 3, 2011, at 2:00 P.M. at the First Christian Church in Norfolk. Pastor Tim Defor will officiate with burial in the Prospect Hill Cemetery in Norfolk. Military rites will be provided by VFW Post 1644, American Legion Post 16, and Offutt Air Force Honor Guard. Visitation will be Saturday from 4 to 8 P.M. at Brockhaus-Howser-Fillmer Funeral Home in Norfolk. Don died Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at his residence. Donald Ivan Johnson was born April 18, 1923 at Greeley, Nebraska, to Ivan and Lila (Welch) Johnson.... Read More	Funeral services for Donald Johnson, age 88 of Norfolk, will be held Sunday, July 3, 2011, at 2:00 P.M. at the First Christian Church in Norfolk. Pastor Tim Defor will officiate with burial in the Prospect Hill Cemetery in Norfolk. Military rites will be provided by VFW Post 1644, American Legion Post 16, and Offutt Air Force Honor Guard. Visitation will be Saturday from 4 to 8 P.M. at Brockhaus-Howser-Fillmer Funeral Home in Norfolk. Don died Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at his residence. Donald Ivan Johnson was born April 18, 1923 at Greeley, Nebraska, to Ivan and Lila (Welch) Johnson. He was raised in the Scotia-Greeley area. He graduated from Scotia High School in 1941. He attended Aircraft Mechanic classes at Omaha University from 1941-1942. He was drafted into the Armed Forces in 1945. He served as a flight engineer and was stationed in the South Pacific. After the war he returned to Nebraska and farmed for a short time. He obtained his private pilot's license in 1946 and later attended Lincoln Aviation Institute and graduated in 1947. He was a certified air mechanic and flight instructor for most of his life. In 1949 he married Elizabeth Spilinek in Lincoln, Nebraska. They moved to Wayne in 1951 to manage the Wayne Airport. He was the manager there until 1975. He worked at the Sioux City Airport from 1975-1980. In 1980 they moved to Sidney, Nebraska where Don taught Aviation Mechanics at Western Nebraska Community College. He retired in 1991. He was inducted into the Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame in 1996. In 1994, to be closer to their children, they made Norfolk their home and became members of First Christian Church. He loved spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was always working on some kind of project at home or with his sons. Don is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) of sixty-one years; four children and their spouses, Dale and Karen of Wayne, David of Aurora, Co, Donna and Ron Hansen of Lincoln, and Dan and Janice of Norfolk; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; three brothers and their spouses, Delyle of Montley, MN, Darwin and Genny of Holdredge, and Dean and Shirley of Fullerton; four sisters and their spouses, Darlene and Gerald Jensen of North Loup, Dorene and Byron Barnes of Cotesfield, Deanna and Larry Barta of Elyria, and Delores and Alan Bennet of Palmer; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister-in-law, Katie Johnson. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Christian Church at 1408 E Benjamin Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701. Cards may be sent to Elizabeth Johnson at 921 Pierce Street, Norfolk, NE 68701

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Donald Ivan Johnson's memorial?
Donald Ivan Johnson's memorial is located at: Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison County, USA.
When did Donald Ivan Johnson death?
Donald Ivan Johnson death on 28 Jun 2011 in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Donald Ivan Johnson's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0407982
Longitude: -97.4289017

Family Members:

Parent

Ivan Andrew Johnson

(1893 - 1984)

Lyla Winefred Welsh Johnson

(1900 - 1982)

Spouse

Elizabeth L. “Betty” Spilinek Johnson

(1930 - 2014)

Siblings

Darwin Dale Johnson

(1932 - 2020)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Prospect Hill Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0407982, -97.4289017

2. Saint Paul Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0438995, -97.4244003

3. New Lutheran Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0397900, -97.4223600

4. Trinity Epsicopal Church Columbarium
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0317000, -97.4191000

5. Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0553017, -97.4282990

6. Norfolk State Hospital Old Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0535400, -97.3733100

7. Norfolk State Hospital New Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0475500, -97.3698300

8. Zion Cemetery
Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0421982, -97.3638992

9. Christ Lutheran Cemetery
Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0433006, -97.3636017

10. Best Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0466710, -97.5231107

11. Immanuel Cemetery
Hadar, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1091995, -97.4608002

12. Spring Branch Cemetery
Spring Branch Township, Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0789400, -97.3297400

13. Allbery Cemetery
Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9738998, -97.5246964

14. Trinity Cemetery
Hoskins, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1055984, -97.3274994

15. E U B Cemetery
Hoskins, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1137900, -97.3015700

16. Hoosier Hollow Pioneer Cemetery
Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9900017, -97.2814026

17. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Battle Creek, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0060997, -97.5916977

18. Lutheran Cemetery
Battle Creek, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9831009, -97.6010971

19. Union Cemetery
Battle Creek, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9810982, -97.6010971

20. Bega Cemetery
Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0736008, -97.2343979

21. Swedish Cemetery
Winside, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1706400, -97.3297400

22. Belz Cemetery
Stanton, Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9528008, -97.2619019

23. Bethlehem Cemetery
Stanton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0332985, -97.2241974

24. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8877983, -97.3972015