MICHAEL EDWIN "BOGO" JOHNSON
Michael Edwin "Bogo" Johnson died Friday, March 12, 2010, at home in Andover, Minn., with his family by his side, after a valiant battle against brain cancer.
MICHAEL EDWIN "BOGO" JOHNSON
Michael Edwin "Bogo" Johnson died Friday, March 12, 2010, at home in Andover, Minn., with his family by his side, after a valiant battle against brain cancer.
Mike was born in Two Harbors, Minn., on August 20, 1951 to Kenneth E. "Bogo" and Shirley M. "Tootsie" (Kirkhus) Johnson.
Mike graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1969, served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He was united in marriage to Patricia Lindgren of Cambridge, Minn., on October 7, 1978.
Mike worked at A & B Sporting Goods in Coon Rapids, Minn., for over 20 years until its closing and was most recently employed by ECM Publishers, Inc. of Coon Rapids.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Anoka, Minn., the American Legion in Coon Rapids, Minn. and the Moose Lodge in Two Harbors, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and uncles, Ronald Kirkhus and Milton Johnson.
Mike is survived by his devoted and loving wife Patty; and his dearly loved daughters, Erin Johnson and Tracy Johnson; his sisters, Gaynelle Johnson and Shelley Johnson of Duluth, Denise "Deedi" Talbott of Two Harbors; and his brother, Kirk "Erwin" Johnson of Two Harbors; in addition to nieces, nephews, cousins and his ever faithful dog "Sadie."
VISITATION: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010, until the 2:00 p.m. service in Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka, Minn. Arrangements by Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, Andover, Minn.
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Lynn C.
I was just listening to Fragile by Yes. I remembered Bogo loved that album. So sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, Special hugs to Irwin...Hang in there buddy. I know its hard...Thinking of all of you, From California,,,,Lynn (wizner) Coda.03/18/2010 2:56 AM
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