Abner I. Johnson 1926 - 2014 Iowa - South Dakota

Abner I. Johnson
BIRTH
2 Jun 1926
Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
DEATH
15 May 2014 (aged 87)
Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota, USA
BURIAL
Saint Anthony Catholic Cemetery
Hoven, Potter County, South Dakota, USA
MEMORIAL ID
131051957 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 7
FLOWERS 2
**First marriage to: Irene Huber
***Second marriage to: Mary Maroney

Abner I. Johnson, age 87, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at a care center in Watertown.

Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown. The Rev. Portia Corbin will officiate. Music will be provided by A.J. Sherrill, organist, and Robbyn Givens, soloist. The family is requested to meet at the chapel on Tuesday by 9:30 a.m. for a prayer service.

Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery, Hoven, SD, at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Military graveside honors will be provided by John J. Peters Post #159 of the American Legion, Hoven, SD.

Arrangements are being handled by Crawford Funeral Chapel of Watertown, SD

Abner was born on June 2, 1926, in Waukon, IA, to Joseph and Ida (Lee) Johnson. He attended school through the eighth grade. He enlisted in the US Army and served during WWII. After his honorable discharge, Abner started working construction in Hoven.

In November of 1947, he married Irene Huber in Hoven, SD. The couple lived in Hoven where they owned and operated two different cafes. Irene passed away in 1966.

He married Mary Maroney on June 7, 1969, in Gettysburg, SD.

Abner started Johnson DeLaval Milking Equipment. He operated the business until the couple moved to Montgomery City, MO, where he did carpentry work.

In 2009, the couple retired and moved back to Watertown.

Abner was a member of the Episcopal Church and was a lifetime member of the VFW. He volunteered at the Humane Society in Montgomery City. He enjoyed traveling and dancing on Friday and Saturday nights.

He is survived by his wife, Mary, of Watertown, SD; his son, Wendel (Karla) Johnson, of Watertown, SD: step-children: George (Wilma) Maroney of Fulton, MO, Dixie McGrath of Lehigh Acres, FL, Gerrene Maroney of Indio, CA, Cheryl (Bill) Hanson of Sioux Falls, SD, Greg Maroney of Albuquerque, NM, and Denise Maroney of Mequon, WI; two grandchildren; 17 step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 22 step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Gordon Johnson, of Marion, IA; and a sister, Ruth McClurg, of Viroqua, WI.

Abner was preceded in death by his first wife, Irene; an infant daughter; one son, Ray; a step-daughter, Sherri Henderson; one sister, Mildred, and three brothers: Donald, Kenneth and Hartley.

Family Members
Parents

Joseph Albert Johnson
1893–1965


Ida Lee Johnson
1900–1990

Spouses

Irene Huber Johnson
1923–1966


Mary Lucille Smith Johnson
1921–2015

Siblings

Kenneth Austin Johnson
1921–1972


Mildred Johnson Vick
1922–2009


Gordon L Johnson
1923–2020


Ruth Josephine Johnson McClurg
1924–2018


Hartley Anthony Johnson
1928–2001


Donald Edward Johnson
1929–2003

Children
Wendel Dean Johnson
1948–2019


Raymond C Johnson
1959–2000