Walter N. Johnson

Walter N. Johnson, 82, of Waukon, IA, died Monday, August 17, 2020, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Family funeral services will be held Saturday, August 22nd, at 10:00 AM at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon with Pastor Ken Kimball officiating with burial at Lansing Ridge Cemetery, rural Lansing, IA. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon. In consideration of concerns regarding Covid-19, social distancing and wearing of masks is encouraged. Condolences may be sent to Kristy Bollman at 147 Cross Street, Waterville, IA 52170.

Walter Norbert Johnson was born April 28, 1938, in rural Churchtown, IA, the son of Norris and Esther (Iseli) Johnson. He attended Lycurgus country school and graduated from Waukon High School in 1957. After graduating from high school, he worked at the milk plant in Cresco, IA, for two years. On September 30, 1961, he married Lorraine Boyd and they had three children: Kristy, Kevin, and Michael. Walter farmed for his grandma and other farmers in the area before he and Lorraine bought their own farm near Churchtown. He also ran the Landmark from 1975 - 1976, and worked at Northern Engraving, City Club, Lansing Furniture, and Our Tara Nursery.

Walter enjoyed music, playing his accordion for dances, special occasions, parades, and singing for weddings and funerals. He also enjoyed dancing, family gatherings, playing cards, working in his garden, and working puzzles while at the Good Samaritan Society.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Lorraine, of Waukon; his children: Kristy (Don) Bollman of Waterville, IA, Kevin (Cindy) Johnson of Waukon, and Michael Johnson of Abbottsford, WI; six grandchildren: Jason Bollman, Casey (Brad) Moen, Cody Bollman, Jake Bollman, and Sierra and Brent Johnson; six great-grandchildren: Taylor and Lauryn Howard, Brooklyn Moen, and Danielle, Hunter, and Karter Bollman; two step-grandchildren: Abbie Gregory and Amber Udelhoven; two step-great-grandchildren: Brad and Blake Gregory; three step-sisters: Kathleen Saewert of Boyd WI, and Peggy Slaughter and Pam Croyle, both of Waukon; one step-brother John Kelly of Spring Grove, IL; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; step-mother Marie Johnson; step-sister Theresa Leikvold; father and mother-in-law John and Ermine Boyd; and brother-in-law Bill Boyd.

Honorary casketbearers are Don Aldrich, Harvey Estebo, John and Robert Iseli, Ron Schultz, and Jerry Troendle. Casketbearers are Jason, Cody, and Jake Bollman, Duane Estebo, Gary Iseli, Casey and Brad Moen, and Sierra and Brent Johnson.