1919
Gertrude
2014
Gertrude Johnson
December 9, 1919 — December 2, 2014
Gertrude "Gertie" L. Johnson, age 94, long-time Vergas, MN, area resident went with Jesus, Tuesday, December 2, 2014, surrounded by her loved ones.
Funeral services for Gertie will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at the Vergas United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held Monday, December 8, 2014 from 5-7 p.m., also at the Vergas United Methodist Church. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Gertie loved blue, and the family would love to see those in attendance wearing blue in honor of her. Furey Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Gertie was born December 9, 1919, in Mason City, IA, the younger of two children born to William and Julia (Lindow) Scott. She grew up in St. Paul, MN.
Gertie was united in marriage to Rudolph Johnson on October 5, 1946, in St. Paul, MN. The couple raised 3 daughters: Gloria, Deborah and Carla. They lived in Circle Pines, MN, until they made their home on Big McDonald Lake in 1979. Gertie was a homemaker and loved taking care of her growing family and her time at the lake. In 1991, Rudolph and Gertie made their home in the Vergas apartments.
During her younger years, Gertie enjoyed fishing at the lake. She also enjoyed arts and crafts that she shared with her family and friends. She was a great neighbor to all and always had a smile and a wave for each of them. She always found time to make it to senior meals at the Loon's Nest where she enjoyed a great meal and visiting with friends. Family always came first for Gertie and she loved the time she spent with her family always adoring them with hugs, kisses and laughter. She was a member of the Vergas United Methodist Church.
Gertie will be lovingly remembered by her 3 daughters: Gloria Nordquist of S. St. Paul, MN, Deborah (Terry) Este of Renville, MN, and Carla Johnson of Flagstaff, AZ; 4 grandchildren: Robert Nordquist, Shonda (Bill) Haidt, James Gier and Lucas (Marilyn) Johnson; 8 great grandchildren: Preston Nordquist, Brittany Haidt, Billy Haidt, SaVona Haidt, Keith Haidt, Pyper Krieder, Kiara Johnson and one on the way. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Rudolph in 1999; brother, Harry Johnson; and son-in-law, Carl Nordquist.
Funeral services for Gertie will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at the Vergas United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held Monday, December 8, 2014 from 5-7 p.m., also at the Vergas United Methodist Church. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Gertie loved blue, and the family would love to see those in attendance wearing blue in honor of her. Furey Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Gertie was born December 9, 1919, in Mason City, IA, the younger of two children born to William and Julia (Lindow) Scott. She grew up in St. Paul, MN.
Gertie was united in marriage to Rudolph Johnson on October 5, 1946, in St. Paul, MN. The couple raised 3 daughters: Gloria, Deborah and Carla. They lived in Circle Pines, MN, until they made their home on Big McDonald Lake in 1979. Gertie was a homemaker and loved taking care of her growing family and her time at the lake. In 1991, Rudolph and Gertie made their home in the Vergas apartments.
During her younger years, Gertie enjoyed fishing at the lake. She also enjoyed arts and crafts that she shared with her family and friends. She was a great neighbor to all and always had a smile and a wave for each of them. She always found time to make it to senior meals at the Loon's Nest where she enjoyed a great meal and visiting with friends. Family always came first for Gertie and she loved the time she spent with her family always adoring them with hugs, kisses and laughter. She was a member of the Vergas United Methodist Church.
Gertie will be lovingly remembered by her 3 daughters: Gloria Nordquist of S. St. Paul, MN, Deborah (Terry) Este of Renville, MN, and Carla Johnson of Flagstaff, AZ; 4 grandchildren: Robert Nordquist, Shonda (Bill) Haidt, James Gier and Lucas (Marilyn) Johnson; 8 great grandchildren: Preston Nordquist, Brittany Haidt, Billy Haidt, SaVona Haidt, Keith Haidt, Pyper Krieder, Kiara Johnson and one on the way. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Rudolph in 1999; brother, Harry Johnson; and son-in-law, Carl Nordquist.
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