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Donald Kragh Johnson

Birth	:	25 Dec 1919 Brunswick, Antelope County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	25 Aug 1997 Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Creighton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4747009, -97.9096985
Description	:	Funeral services for Donald Kragh Johnson were held August 30, 1997 at 10 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Creighton. Reverend Paul Banitt officiated with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Creighton. Military rites were performed by the VFW Post #1151 of Creighton and the American Legion Post #357 of Brunswick. Pallbearers were Jim Krause, Roger Johnson, Bill Bartling, Neal Ashburn, Larry Schuett and Steve Halverson. Honorary pallbearers were Galen Lillethorup, Francis Reynolds, Darrell Anson, Hans Bonnesen, Kragh Lillethorup, Arlow Lichty, Bob Snyder and Harvey Sorensen. He died August 25 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD. Donald Kragh Johnson... Read More	Funeral services for Donald Kragh Johnson were held August 30, 1997 at 10 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Creighton. Reverend Paul Banitt officiated with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Creighton. Military rites were performed by the VFW Post #1151 of Creighton and the American Legion Post #357 of Brunswick. Pallbearers were Jim Krause, Roger Johnson, Bill Bartling, Neal Ashburn, Larry Schuett and Steve Halverson. Honorary pallbearers were Galen Lillethorup, Francis Reynolds, Darrell Anson, Hans Bonnesen, Kragh Lillethorup, Arlow Lichty, Bob Snyder and Harvey Sorensen. He died August 25 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD. Donald Kragh Johnson was born December 25, 1919 at Brunswick to Hannah and Louis Johnson. He graduated from Brunswick High School. He married Lois Stokes on November 19, 1944 at Creighton Methodist Church and is a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Don farmed in the Brunswick area and served in the United State Army in the Philippines and Japan, receiving the Good Conduct, Asiatic Pacific Campaign, the WWII victory and the Army of Occupation Medals. He left farming to become an area sales manager for Cargill Seed Corn. He served as the first administrator of both the Creighton and Plainview Nursing Homes. He was employed by AMPI in Plainview and Freeman, SD, retiring to Creighton in 1982. He taught Sunday School and confirmation classes for many years. Survivors include his wife, Lois, three daughters and one son; Dr. Sandra Johnson of Peach Springs, AZ, Susan and Bill Foster of Sunnydale, CA, Sharon and Bert Sass of Phoenix, AZ and son, Kragh and Shirley Johnson of North Bend; three grandchildren; one aunt, Cora Rasmussen of Alhambra, CA; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Wendall Johnson. Extracted from: The Creighton News 3 Sept 1997 Bios contributed by Find A Grave Member #47075564

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Donald Kragh Johnson's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Creighton, Knox County, USA.
When did Donald Kragh Johnson death?
Donald Kragh Johnson death on 25 Aug 1997 in Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 42.4747009
Longitude: -97.9096985

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Creighton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4747009, -97.9096985

2. Saint Ludgers Catholic Cemetery
Creighton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4757000, -97.9092000

3. Rose Hill Cemetery
Creighton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4756500, -97.9087500

4. Christ Lutheran Cemetery
Bazile Mills, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5106800, -97.9140100

5. Cedar Hill Cemetery
Bazile Mills, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5107994, -97.8972015

6. Winnetoon Cemetery
Winnetoon, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5097198, -97.9550018

7. Olcott Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4668999, -98.0335999

8. Kemma Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5438995, -97.8103027

9. Millerboro Cemetery
Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4216995, -98.0338974

10. Brunswick Cemetery
Brunswick, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3424988, -97.9518967

11. Saint Pauls Catholic Church Cemetery
Plainview, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3678700, -97.7959700

12. Pleasant View Cemetery
Plainview, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3665310, -97.7959700

13. Gnewuch Gravesite
Center, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5973000, -97.8267800

14. Eden Valley Cemetery
Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4241982, -97.7177963

15. Morrillville Cemetery
Bloomfield, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5725000, -97.7541000

16. Danish Cemetery
Brunswick, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3219800, -97.9125700

17. Plainview Memorial Park Cemetery
Plainview, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3512160, -97.7877140

18. Riverside Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6011009, -98.0286026

19. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6039009, -98.0428009

20. Morsett Cemetery
Royal, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4349800, -98.1416300

21. Golgotha Lutheran Cemetery
Wausa, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4732600, -97.6609400

22. Hillcrest Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6356010, -98.0378036

23. Zion Cemetery
Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3293991, -97.7371979

24. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Verdigre, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5678900, -98.1491800