Glenn D.

Johnston

It's with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of our father, Glenn D. Johnston, who made his final journey while surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Rainbow Hospice Care Center in Johnson Creek.

Glenn was born on July 24, 1937, in Oakland Township WI, to Edward and Nellie (Tochalauski) Johnston. Glenn was the youngest of seven children.  He spent his younger years in Aztalan where he worked on the family farm and neighboring farms.

He attended Lake Mills High school, graduating in 1955.

In 1957 Glenn enlisted in the United States Navy in hopes he could further his education while serving his country. Glenn served as US Navy Fire Control Technician Class C and Radio Telephone Third Class Operator. His service included time at sea on the USS Johnston (DD 821) working in submarine warfare. He was honorably discharged on Apr 18 th 1963.

Glenn retired at age 65 with 30 years of service at Hamlin Inc. as the Engineering Manager (Reed switch Div.) He enjoyed being a volunteer EMT and was proud of being a founding member of the Lake Mills EMS.

Glenn's life enjoyments were fishing, hunting, gardening, home restoration and road trips with his wife.

On June 13, 1975, Glenn married the love of his life Marjorie Ann (Negus) Wethall. They were happily married for 46 years until her passing on Apr 3, 2022. Glenn missed her deeply and has wished for them to be back together ever since.

Glenn is survived by seven children, Debra Fuller, Lake Mills, Tim (Tracy) Johnston, Lake Mills, James Johnston, Reedsburg, Mary (David) Kreuzer, Muskego WI, Todd (Holly) Wethall San Antonio TX, Joel (Judy) Wethall, Lake Geneva WI, John (Ann) Wethall Deforest WI, 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Glenn was preceded in death by his wife, parents, an infant son David, daughter-in-law Laura Wethall and siblings Violet (Johnston) Dole, brothers - Edward, James, Robert, Samuel, and Michael.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Mills.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church until the time of mass.

Private family burial with military graveside rites will be in Rock Lake Cemetery.

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