Age 84 of Spring Lake Park, passed away on January 9, 2017 in Coon Rapids, MN.
Jackwas born in Upsala, MN to Conrad and Elna (Anderson) Johnson on February 20, 1932. He was the youngest of three children, having an older sister, Margaret and older brother, Vernard.He attended school until 10th grade in Upsala, MN.Jack met Vera Ward in 1950, they moved to Minneapolis after Vera graduated high school . Theywere married on September 27, 1953 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN.
Jack and Vera lived in NE Minneapolis andhad three children: Karen, Sandy and Jack. In 1969 they built their home in Spring Lake Park and have lived there since.
Jack worked as a machinist for True Machine in Fridley for many years. He retired at age 65 and continued to work part-time until he turned 70.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Vernard; son-in-law, Tom Hiltunen; andbrother-in-law, Oscar Stenholm.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Vera; children, Karen Murrell(Charlie), Sandy Hiltunen and Jack; grandchildren, Melissa Murrell (Antron),RobertMurrell, Michael Murrell (Carrie), Shane Meagher (Laura),Kurt Hiltunen, Crystal Meagher (Christian), Izabella; great-grandchildren, Rickey, LaShay, Antonio, Charlise, Antrin, Anessa, Toriano, Autumn,Emilee, Julie, Austin, Aaron andTessa; sister, Margaret Stenholm; sister-in-law, Barbara Johnson (Mel); loving relatives and friends.
Jack was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather. His grandkids especially liked when he would sneak them treats! He will be deeply missed.
Gearhart Funeral Home
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