Arnie L. Johnson
July 1, 1932 ~ November 22, 2014
Age 82 of North Branch, Minnesota (formerly of Circle Pines, MN and Hudson, WI) and originally from Cornell, Wisconsin passed away on November 22, 2014 with his family surrounding him. He is survived by children, Larry Johnson, Cynthia Johnson, Brenda Christensen, Wendy (Mike) Johnson-Willcoxen, Tommy (Brenda) Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Amy Johnson, and David (Becca) Johnson; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Merle Johnson; nieces, nephews, and many loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Ada; nine siblings, one son-in-law, and two grandchildren. A gathering will be held from 5-9 PM, Friday, Dec. 12th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Interment will be held at Cornell Cemetery, Cornell, WI. Memorials preferred to St. Croix Hospice or to Arnies family to host a memorial service with an Ice Cream Social at Gracewood Senior Living in North Branch, MN.
The lakes once immaculate Hold a bitter taste Pour your ashes For the lake is your grave Your final resting place The waters shall glimmer yet again With every wave You wash in And wash around To find the comfort of your sound We must step from solid ground Where your whispers hold forever With the waters wind And the lakes become immaculate again.
Grandpa , I remember the time you caught aunt Amy and I down by the river ,You came down swinging a fly swater telling us to get back to the house we were not allowed down there .. I wish we could have spent more time together . you will be missed . Till the day we meet again Grandpa I love you .. Josie
Dad Thank -you for allowing me to learn, laugh, love, heal, and care for you. I have so many wonderful memories that only you could have given me. You never once doubted me, but encouraged me to push forward, achieve my dreams and challenge myself to new experiences. Though the last several years have been extremely difficult at times, I cherish the lessons you have taught me in forgiveness, and giving my all. I hope I can continue to make you proud! I have grown to love you more than I could have ever anticipated or expected. May the heavens open wide and embrace your return. Love, Wendy