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Milfred Duane Johnson

Birth	:	11 Nov 1941
Death	:	11 Nov 2005
Burial	:	Ruso Cemetery, Ruso, McLean County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.8337010, -100.9180710
Description	:	Milfred Duane Johnson, 64, Ruso, ND, passed away Friday, November 11, 2005, at the Souris Valley Care Center, Velva, from Alzheimer's Disease. Milfred was born on November 11, 1941, at Trinity Hospital, Minot, ND, to Lloyd W. and Olive G. (Melom) Johnson. He was the oldest of eight children. He was raised on the Melom family farm, located in Bjornson Township of McHenry County, northwest of Ruso, ND, until around the age of ten. The family then moved to a farm in Otis Township of McLean County, southwest of Ruso. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church, Ruso, ND.... Read More	Milfred Duane Johnson, 64, Ruso, ND, passed away Friday, November 11, 2005, at the Souris Valley Care Center, Velva, from Alzheimer's Disease. Milfred was born on November 11, 1941, at Trinity Hospital, Minot, ND, to Lloyd W. and Olive G. (Melom) Johnson. He was the oldest of eight children. He was raised on the Melom family farm, located in Bjornson Township of McHenry County, northwest of Ruso, ND, until around the age of ten. The family then moved to a farm in Otis Township of McLean County, southwest of Ruso. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church, Ruso, ND. He attended Ruso Elementary School through the 8th grade. Milfred graduated from Velva High School in 1960. As a young adult, he assisted his parents with the operation of the family farm and also worked for area farmers. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1964. He proudly served his country, working in the Pentagon for 18 of his 24 month service. He was honorably discharged in September of 1966. Following his honorable discharge, he was employed at the Minot Daily News for a short time. He then worked as a dragline operator for Bechtold Excavating and also for Struksnes Construction on various projects around North Dakota. He attended Minot State College from 1968 to 1972. Milfred was united in marriage to Diane Michalenko, of Kief, ND, on November 29, 1970, at Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva. They made their home in Minot from 1970-72. They then made their home in Velva, while Milfred worked on construction. For a short time, Milfred also sold insurance for Nodak Mutual. In 1973, Milfred started farming. In April of 1977, they moved to the Johnson family farm, located in Otis Township of McLean County, near Ruso, ND, where they farmed and raised beef cattle. He retired from farming in 2001, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. He had most recently resided at the Souris Valley Care Center, Velva, since October of 2003. Milfred was a member of the former First Lutheran Church, Ruso and its church council and cemetery board. He was member of the Concordia Lutheran Church, Benedict, ND, and served on the church and parish councils. He served as a clerk on the Otis Township Board, was a member of the Lawrence Meidl American Legion Post #270 of Butte, ND, and was also a school board member for the Butte Public School. Milfred was an extremely hard worker who spent countless hours farming the family land. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and reading. Surviving family includes: wife of 34 years, Diane, Ruso; children, Lynnette Johnson (fiancé, Derek Laning), Washburn, ND, Ron Johnson, Ruso, and Laura Johnson, Grand Forks, ND; father, Lloyd, Minot; sisters, Marlene (Delane) Kritsky, Pocatello, ID, Loretta Martinsen, Garrison, ND, Marlys (Larry) Sundbakken, Minot, Eleanor (LaVerne) Berg, Minot, and Doreen (Tim) Schatz, Butte; brothers, Wayne (Tenley) Johnson, Max, ND, and Glenn (Debbie) Johnson, Wahpeton, ND; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Milfred was preceded in death by his mother, Olive; brother-in-law, Melvin Martinsen; and several aunts and uncles. Funeral: Tuesday, November 15, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. at OakValley Lutheran Church, Velva, ND. Interment: Tuesday at 4:30 pm at Ruso Lutheran Cemetery, Ruso, ND. Visitation: Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, and Monday from 2 to 5 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Velva. Public prayer service at 7 pm at Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva.

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Milfred Duane Johnson's memorial is located at: Ruso Cemetery, Ruso, McLean County, USA.
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Latitude: 47.8337010
Longitude: -100.9180710

Family Members:

Parent

Lloyd Wilfred Johnson

(1916 - 2013)

Olive G. Melom Johnson

(1916 - 1992)

Siblings

Marlene Johnson Kritsky

(1943 - 2015)

Doreen Faye “Dodie” Johnson Schatz

(1954 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ruso Cemetery
Ruso, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8337010, -100.9180710

2. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Kongsberg, McHenry County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8539467, -100.8010178

3. Bethania Lutheran Cemetery
Benedict, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8189600, -101.0566100

4. South Prairie Cemetery
McHenry County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9233017, -100.8638992

5. Greatstone Russian Cemetery
Benedict, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7426700, -101.0149600

6. Benedict Concordia Lutheran Cemetery
Benedict, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8052430, -101.0993990

7. Barnick Family Cemetery
Max, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8194600, -101.1432810

8. Second Russian Baptist Cemetery
Benedict, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8194885, -101.1435165

9. East Crooked Lake Cemetery
Ruso, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6880417, -100.8184433

10. Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery
Butte, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7428730, -100.7149850

11. Church of God Cemetery
Benedict, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8485909, -101.1650314

12. Butte Cemetery
Butte, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8468056, -100.6615448

13. Saint Johns Cemetery
Ruso, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6737099, -100.7859955

14. Hope Lutheran Cemetery
Sawyer, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9406128, -101.1424942

15. Saint Mathew Cemetery
Max, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7755740, -101.1972780

16. Hjerdahl Lutheran Cemetery
Voltaire, McHenry County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0238500, -100.8209630

17. Solem Cemetery
Sawyer, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9939003, -101.1000137

18. First German Baptist Cemetery
Max, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6887283, -101.1341629

19. Tabor Cemetery
McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6546100, -100.7483600

20. Bergen Cemetery
Bergen, McHenry County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9991989, -100.7082977

21. Velva Cemetery
Velva, McHenry County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0510130, -100.9240400

22. Mennonite Brethren Cemetery
Sawyer, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0233994, -101.0784225

23. Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Velva, McHenry County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0577888, -100.9522934

24. Saint Johns Congregational Cemetery
Max, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6871730, -101.1750700