Merlyn Johnson
Merlyn Johnson, age 75, of Sykeston, ND, died Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake, ND. Merlyn H. Johnson was born July 23, 1935, the son of Victor and Beatrice (Hewitt) Johnson in Lowery Township, near Sykeston, ND. He attended country school in Johnson Township and later high school at Sykeston Public School, graduating in 1954. Merlyn joined the Air Force in the fall of 1954, serving until the spring of 1958. He returned to Sykeston and began farming. On October 11, 1958, Merlyn was united in marriage to Franny Huss at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Sykeston. He and Fran spent 35 years farming south of Sykeston. Merlyn then spent the last 17 years of his life driving truck for various construction companies. For the the last four years, he especially enjoyed working in the oil fields in western North Dakota for Rink Construction. He was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church and the American Legion in Sykeston. Merlyn will be remembered and deeply missed by his wife, Fran, Sykeston, ND; four children, Marcy (Mark) Syman, Stillwater, MN, Lisa (Paul) Klocke, Carrington, ND, Wesley (Camey) Johnson, Washburn, ND, and Alison (Shane) Schumann, Carrington, ND; 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; one sister, Yvonne (Bob) Miller, White Bear Lake, MN; and one brother, Steve (Jeanette) Johnson, White Bear Lake, MN. He will be greeted in heaven by his parents; a brother, Lowell Johnson; and a sister, Vickie Sarro.
FUNERAL SERVICE: St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Sykeston, ND DATE & TIME: Monday, January 3, 2011 at 10:30 AM BURIAL: St. Elizabeth's Catholic Cemetery, Sykeston, ND |
Posted Condolences:
Name: Kathy and Russ Hewitt
Date: 01/05/2011
Message: message: We were so sorry to hear about Merlin and our prayers and thoughts go out to you,Marcy, and your family.We are very sorry we could not make it home, but know you are thought of for your great loss. Our hearts go out to all of you. Kathy and Rusty.
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Name: Joni Love
Date: 1-2-11
Message: My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you:Fran, Marcy, Lisa, Wes and Alison. You have suffered a big loss and life as you knew it will never be the same. I have very fond memories of a lot years spent with your family. Merlyn always had a smile on his face and a story to tell.He was a hard worker and loved his family. He will be greatly missed by all who had the honor and pleasure of knowing him. Your family supported us when we lost Mom last February and I hope you know that even though I can not be there on Monday that you will all be in my heart and prayers. Dad sends his love and prayers from Arizona,too. Remember the good times and talk about them often. Know that Mom, along with our other dear neighbors and Jesus, welcomed Merlyn into heaven with open arms. I bet she even cooked him a great meal. Love to you all! Joni Love and Norman Young
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Name: Brian Vollmer & Family
Date: January 2, 2011
Message: Merlyn and I worked together at Rink Construction in Keene. We were camper neighbors in Keene for 6 months in 2008. Got to know him really well. Spent many nights visiting together until I moved the my family to Watford City. He was a good truck driver. We did many jobs together. He will be deeply missed. Was hoping to see him back at Rink Construction in the spring but God had other plans for him. Sorry we were unable to attend the funeral services to pay our respects. Our hearts go out to the family. Our deepest sympathy, Brian, Kristi and Nathaniel
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Name: theresa johnson
Date: jan 2,2011
Message: I am so sorry for your loss, Merlyn was such a wonderful, kind, gentleman. He has passed his integrity down to his family. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Theresa johnson and family
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Name: Linda and Doug
Date: Dec. 30, 2010
Message: Marcy, Mark and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your sorrow. Please know you are all in our prayers.
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Name: Linda (Polries) Donlin
Date: December 29, 2010
Message: We were so sorry to hear about Merlyn's passing. Our sincere condolences to the Johnson family. I remember Merlyn as a good neighbor -- hard-working, generous -- and a good friend -- kind, gentle, always with a smile on his face. I babysat for the Johnson kids when I was in high school and then they babysat for my kids! And Merlyn and Fran -- an admirable couple, working hard and playing hard together. Our hearts go out to all of you. Linda and Charlie Donlin, Mike and Sheri Seil, Matt and Jenny Seil, April and Richard Klingfus, Amy and Nick Saloneck, Kelly Donlin