James Johnson
James Johnson, 84, Rochester, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at his residence.
On Aug. 1, 1932, James was born in Egeland, N.D. to Axel and Lilly Haller Johnson.
Jim and Winette Eriks were married on April 28, 1973 in Argos. They shared 44 years of life’s adventures.
Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Winette; a daughter, Joni Thiry of Rochester; five sons: Dwayne VanderWall and wife Beth of Rochester, Jeff Johnson of Mentone, Todd VanderWall and wife Kathy of Rochester, Jerry Johnson of Warsaw, Scott VanderWall and companion Amy Burkett of Rochester; 17 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his canine companion Abby, the Apricot mini poodle.
Preceding Jim in death are his parents, three sisters and nine brothers.
Graveside services for James Johnson will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 24, at the Richland Center Cemetery with Chaplain Jason See officiating.