Jerald Johnson

Jerald “Jerry” A. Johnson, age 84 years, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2009 at his home in rural Hillsboro, Wisconsin after a hard fought battle with cancer.

He was born on January 5, 1925 in the Town of Forest, Vernon County, Wisconsin to John and Elva (Hunter) Johnson.  He was the fourth of their five children.  His brothers and sisters included Kathleen (James) Brewen, Alfred (Carmel) Johnson, Loralle (Carol) Johnson, and Mary Ann (Ed) Schrank.  He is survived by his sister, Mary Ann (Ed) Schrank of Edgerton.  His Parents and sister, Kathleen and brothers, Alfred and Loralle, preceded him in death.

Jerry attended the Salem, Burr Ridge and Hillsboro Schools and graduated with the Class of 1943.  He married Evangeline Lee on June 1, 1947 in Viroqua and they had a daughter, Cindy.  They later divorced.

Jerry was then united in marriage to Lois Subera on October 14, 1972 in Valley, Wisconsin.  He is survived by his wife, Lois; his children, Cindy (Scott) Blum of Sauk City, John Johnson of Hillsboro, and Shannon (Bryan) Havlik of Ontario; and five grandchildren, Cory (Kim) Blum, Tyler Blum, Justin Blum, Olivia Havlik and Gavin Havlik.  He was preceded in death by his grandson, Curt Blum.  He will be dearly missed by family and friends.

Jerry was an avid joke teller, turkey hunter, card player, and enjoyed singing and bringing a laugh or smile to others.  He also loved to give hugs to people that he met.  He was a farmer all his life on his family farm located on Burr Salem Road.  Jerry loved his old John Deere tractors.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and his Wife, Children and Grandchildren were his pride and joy.