Roderick P Johnson

Roderick P. Rod Johnson 88 of Onalaska, died on Monday, December 31, 2012 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. He was born in rural Onalaska on September 27, 1924 to Ben and Amie (Morse) Johnson. He married Norma L. Thompson in Onalaska on July 2, 1944 and she preceded him in death on December 14, 2009. Rod had proudly served his country as a tail gunner with the United States Army during world war two and was a life time member and past commander in the Struck-Klandrud American Legion Post 336 Onalaska. In addition to his Legion activities, Rod enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing, bowling and golfing.

He is survived by his four children; Donald (Bonnie) Johnson of La Crosse, Linda (Michael) Schuttenhelm of Green Bay, Wi, Susan (Michael) Renehan of North Las Vegas, NV, Rodney Johnson of Onalaska, nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and half brother LaVerne Johnson of Caledonia, MN. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.

In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated and graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Asbury Cemetery in Brice Prairie. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be used in Rods memory.