Arvid R Johnson 1920 - 2007 Baraga, Michigan

Arvid R Johnson
BIRTH
5 Apr 1920
Baraga, Baraga County, Michigan, USA
DEATH
16 Jun 2007 (aged 87)
Baraga, Baraga County, Michigan, USA
BURIAL
Baraga Cemetery
Baraga, Baraga County, Michigan, USA
MEMORIAL ID
33308089 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 2
FLOWERS 1
Arvid Johnson, 87, of Baraga, Michigan, went to be with the Lord, unexpectedly, at his home.

He was born April 5, 1920, in Baraga, to Victor & Mary (Osterland) Johnson and was a lifelong area resident.

Arvid served in the Army and was a WWII veteran. He was assigned to the 34th Infantry, Company I. He was involved in campaigns in North Africa and Italy and was wounded in action on February 5, 1944.

On July 1, 1964 he married the former Helen LaChapelle in Chassell.

Arvid was employed at Pettibone for several years. He was an avid hunter, loved watching birds and enjoyed animals.

He was survived by his wife Helen Johnson of Baraga; daughter, Cynthia Curry of Hubbell; step-son, Gary (Diane) Maki of Aura; sisters, Elsie Soli and Viv Barda, both of Baraga; nieces, Mary Jo Williams of L'Anse and Joyce Krokocki of Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Irene Petersen, Zenia Johnson and Marie Elfers; and a brother, Rudy Johnson, who was killed in action on August 19, 1944 in Germany.

Funeral: Jacobson Funeral Home with Pastor Judy Mattson officiating. The Baraga County Area Veterans under the direction of the Baraga American Legion Post 444 conducted military honors at the cemetery.