Jerry E. Johnson

December 2, 1937 - June 26, 2012

Mifflin - Jerry E. Johnson, age 74, of Mifflin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Upland HIlls Health on June 26, 2012. He was born on December 2, 1937, the son of Elmer and Helen (Jantzen) Johnson. He graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1956. On June 3, 1961, he married the love of his life and best friend, Sharon Klosterman at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Dodgeville. Together, they farmed the Johnson Family Farm until his final days. Jerry was a chairman and member of the Mifflin Township Board. Recently he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Iowa County Cattleman's Association. He was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Sharon; his children, Bryan-at home, Brad (Amy) of Montfort, Bruce (Colleen) of Holmen, Deanna (Dusty) of Appleton, Brent (Bobbie) of Mineral Point; his biggest fans, his twelve grandchildren, Katelyn (Thereon) Oellerich, Jessica Griffiths, Jake and Brea Johnson, Mitchell and Jahnna Johnson, Jaelynn, Jarrett, and Ella Simms, Malorie, Nicole, and Jerrie Jo Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Ss. MARY & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH in Mineral Point. Fr. James Hinnen will officiate. Burial will be in the Mifflin Cemetery at a later date. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 29, 2012 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the GORGEN FUNERAL HOME in Mineral Point, and on Saturday fro 10:00 -10:45 a.m. at the church.