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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Robert "Bob"
M. Johnston
Mar 6, 1927 — Dec 7, 2016
Obituary
Robert "Bob" M. Johnston, Lake Mills, 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the Watertown Regional Medical Center.
Born March 6, 1927, in the town of Farmington, the son of the late Edward and Nellie (Tochalauski) Johnston.
Robert married Judy Fosso May 2, 1980.
Robert was a Corporal in the US Army enlisting in 1945. A lifelong resident of Lake Mills, and a long time employee of Maas Bros Construction, Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, volunteering his time with American Legion Post 67 making sliders, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Robert was devoted to his family, loved sharing the bounty from his garden, and preferred to listen to the radio announcers when he watched his beloved baseball. He will be missed.
Robert is survived by his wife, Judy; daughters, Roberta "Bobbi" Johnston of Eagan, MN and Samantha Johnston of Los Angeles, CA; stepchildren Darla (John) Behling of Lake Mills, David Haefner of Iowa, and Dixie (Todd) Brumm of Reeseville; grandchildren Michael, Elizabeth, and Katherine; brothers Sam (Dianne) of Idaho, Michael (Karen) of Florida, Glenn (Marge) of Lake Mills, and sister-in-law Evelyn of Aztalan.
Preceded in death by his sister, Violet Dole, and brothers Edward and James.
Following his wishes, in lieu of a funeral service, a celebration of life will take place at the Lake Mills American Legion Hall, 129 S Main St., Lake Mills on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from 4pm-8pm. A burial will take place at a later time.
For any further details, please contact Claussen Funeral Home, 416 W. Lake St., Lake Mills. www.claussenfuneralhome.com
The family requests that memorials be made out to the American Legion Post #67.
Born March 6, 1927, in the town of Farmington, the son of the late Edward and Nellie (Tochalauski) Johnston.
Robert married Judy Fosso May 2, 1980.
Robert was a Corporal in the US Army enlisting in 1945. A lifelong resident of Lake Mills, and a long time employee of Maas Bros Construction, Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, volunteering his time with American Legion Post 67 making sliders, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Robert was devoted to his family, loved sharing the bounty from his garden, and preferred to listen to the radio announcers when he watched his beloved baseball. He will be missed.
Robert is survived by his wife, Judy; daughters, Roberta "Bobbi" Johnston of Eagan, MN and Samantha Johnston of Los Angeles, CA; stepchildren Darla (John) Behling of Lake Mills, David Haefner of Iowa, and Dixie (Todd) Brumm of Reeseville; grandchildren Michael, Elizabeth, and Katherine; brothers Sam (Dianne) of Idaho, Michael (Karen) of Florida, Glenn (Marge) of Lake Mills, and sister-in-law Evelyn of Aztalan.
Preceded in death by his sister, Violet Dole, and brothers Edward and James.
Following his wishes, in lieu of a funeral service, a celebration of life will take place at the Lake Mills American Legion Hall, 129 S Main St., Lake Mills on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from 4pm-8pm. A burial will take place at a later time.
For any further details, please contact Claussen Funeral Home, 416 W. Lake St., Lake Mills. www.claussenfuneralhome.com
The family requests that memorials be made out to the American Legion Post #67.
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Funeral Services
A Celebration of Life
December
14
Wednesday
Lake Mills American Legion Hall Post #67
4:00 - 8:00 pm
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