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Louis W “Louie” Johnson

Birth	:	13 Oct 1924 Green Mountain, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Aug 2020 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Dobson Cemetery, Garwin, Tama County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0527344, -92.7479553
Description	:	Louis Johnson, age 95, of rural Garwin, died on Friday morning, August 14, 2020, at the Israel Family Hospice Home in Ames. Funeral services at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Marshalltown with Pastor Mike Hargrave officiating. Burial in the Dobson Cemetery near Garwin with full military honors by the combined American Legion and VFW Honors Guard in the Marshalltown area. Louie was born in Green Mountain, the son of Louis and Grace (Lane) Johnson, on October 13th, 1924. He grew up in the Green Mountain area and graduated from Green Mountain High School. He was one of... Read More	Louis Johnson, age 95, of rural Garwin, died on Friday morning, August 14, 2020, at the Israel Family Hospice Home in Ames. Funeral services at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Marshalltown with Pastor Mike Hargrave officiating. Burial in the Dobson Cemetery near Garwin with full military honors by the combined American Legion and VFW Honors Guard in the Marshalltown area. Louie was born in Green Mountain, the son of Louis and Grace (Lane) Johnson, on October 13th, 1924. He grew up in the Green Mountain area and graduated from Green Mountain High School. He was one of nine children in his family. Louie entered into the U.S. Marines Corps on August 28th, 1943, and served our country honorably during WWII in the Pacific. He received an honorable discharge on January 10th, 1946, and signed on to remain in the reserves as a tank mechanic. On February 7th, 1948, he married Donna Thurston. He started working for his uncle as a carpenter for a short time and then began work at Lennox Industries on October 21st, 1946. In October of 1951, he was called back to serve in the Marines, He was stationed in Barstow, CA, as a tank mechanic. He was discharged one year later in October of 1952, returning to work at Lennox. He stayed there until retiring in 1989 after 43 years. Mr. Johnson was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist, serving as deacon and head usher for many years. He enjoyed the farm and farm work, his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids, and taking his Oliver 66 Tractor to parades. Louie leaves behind two daughters, Mary Ann Merrifield and Susan Ivens; one son, Jeff (Shelle) Johnson; four granddaughters, Renee Simmons, and Raelyn, Andrea and Erika Johnson; two grandsons, Patrick Merrifield and Chris Merrifield; and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Donna. Picture and obituary courtesy of Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown, Iowa ___________________ A funeral service for Louis Johnson, 95, of Garwin, was held on August 19, 2020, at Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Hargrave officiating. Louis was laid to rest in Dobson Cemetery. Pallbearers were Patrick Merrifield, Karen Merrifield, Chris Merrifield, Renee Simmons, Raelynn Johnson, Andrew Johnson, and Erika Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Fred Ohrt, Roger Lewis, Dave Neitzel, Phil Galloway, and Harley Murra. Times~Republican, Marshalltown, Iowa 20 Aug 2020

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Louis W “Louie” Johnson's memorial is located at: Dobson Cemetery, Garwin, Tama County, USA.
When did Louis W “Louie” Johnson death?
Louis W “Louie” Johnson death on 14 Aug 2020 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0527344
Longitude: -92.7479553

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Donna M Thurston Johnson

(1930 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Dobson Cemetery
Garwin, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0527344, -92.7479553

2. Dodson Cemetery
Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0527992, -92.7478027

3. Rock Creek Cemetery
Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0793991, -92.7283020

4. Mattingly Cemetery
Garwin, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0527000, -92.6984000

5. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Le Grand, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0210991, -92.7758026

6. Bowles Cemetery
Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0493147, -92.8053903

7. Wallin Cemetery
Marion, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0527661, -92.8140879

8. Friends Cemetery
Le Grand, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0062000, -92.7856000

9. Butlerville Cemetery
Tama, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9973000, -92.7300000

10. Iowa River Brethren Church Cemetery
Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0614490, -92.8257610

11. Turner Cemetery
Garwin, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0355988, -92.6691971

12. Conant Cemetery
Garwin, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1085000, -92.7045000

13. Rouse Cemetery
Montour, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9967003, -92.6875000

14. Chapel Hill Cemetery
Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1260986, -92.7668991

15. Green Mountain Cemetery
Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1026250, -92.8242800

16. Garwin Union Cemetery
Garwin, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1016998, -92.6682968

17. Union Grove Cemetery
Gladbrook, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1307983, -92.7367020

18. Maple Hill Cemetery
Montour, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9756012, -92.7069016

19. Rock Valley Cemetery
Le Grand, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0078011, -92.8452988

20. Stavanger Friends Cemetery
Le Grand, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9673500, -92.7858000

21. Quinn Cemetery
Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0833208, -92.8743664

22. McIntosh Cemetery
Tama, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9868890, -92.6453060

23. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Dillon, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9650002, -92.8227997

24. Brown Cemetery
Taylor, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0838000, -92.8889000