Robert I. Johnson

Robert I. Johnson, age 82 of Westby, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 Robert I. Johnson, age 82 of Westby, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at the Vernon Manor in Viroqua. He was born on Sept. 27, 1932 in Westby to Jalmer and Cora (Brettingen) Johnson. He attended Clockmaker Grade School and graduated from Westby High School in 1950. He joined the Army in 1954 and was discharged in 1956. Robert was united in marriage on June 15, 1957 to Bertha McSchooler of Omro,WI. They lived with his parents on the family farm until 1963 when they purchased it and his parents retired and moved to town. Robert was a life-long member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Cashton and many of his early years were following the Norwegian services. He served on the church council and cemetery board for many years. He was also on the Christiana Town Board, Westby Co-op Creamery Board, Vernon Telephone Co-op Board, American Legion, Sons of Norway Westby Lions, and Vernon County Board. Robert always enjoyed being helpful and volunteering He had a great sense of humor and loved speaking Norwegian with people. He was a very loving, soft hearted person who took time for family and friends. In addition to his wife, Bertha, Robert is survived by his sons, Roger Johnson and Grant Johnson both of Westby; two daughters: Jean (Fred) Wedwick of Westby and Sue (Mark) Slickers of Lafayette, IN; nine grandchildren: Julia Johnson of Missoula, MT, Jessica Johnson of Rochester, MN, Joanna Johnson of Madison, WI, Colin (Aymie) Wedwick of Winchester, KY, Shannon Wedwick of Westby, Amy (Norm) Goede of Bangor, WI, Daniel Johnson of LaCrosse, WI, Kyle (Brandi) Lane and Andrew Lane, both of Lafayette, IN; five great-grandchildren: Megan and Brandon Goede, Kaden Kruger, Marshal Wedwick and Gunner Lane; three nephews: David (Wanda) Johnson of Westby, Rodney (Wendy) Johnson of Coon Valley and Gerald (Patty) Johnson of Westby; sister-in-law, Janet Johnson of Westby, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Walter Johnson and a grandson, Joshua Johnson. Blessed be our memory of Robert I. Johnson Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel "Moen" Lutheran Church, rural Cashton. Pastor Amanda Schultz will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bethel Butikk or the charity of the donors choice. The family would like to thank Vernon Manor, Dr. William Calkins and Vernon Memorial Hospital for the care Robert received. The Vosseteig Funeral Home of Westby is serving the family of Robert I. Johnson.