Glenn Johnson

Glenn Johnson, age 82, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa and formerly of Galva, Iowa died Saturday, September 20, 2014 at his home in Sioux Rapids. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Galva, Iowa. Burial will be in the Galva East Township Cemetery. Visitation will take place Tuesday, September 23, 2014 from 4-8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Glenn Robert Johnson was born July 1, 1932 in Ida County, Iowa, the son of August and Anna (Anderson) Johnson. In his youth, Glenn was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. He attended school in Schaller, Iowa, graduating from Schaller High School in 1950. In 1952, Glenn joined the United States Army. He proudly served his country and was stationed in England until he was honorably discharged in December of 1954. On February 10, 1957, Glenn was united in marriage to Audrey M. Hustedt at St. John Lutheran Church in Galva. Together they were blessed with five children: Janna, Larry, LaDon, Delayne, and David. After Audrey’s passing in 1980, Glenn married Janet Herrig on May 8, 1998 at St. John Lutheran Church in Galva. Glenn was a member of the Galva American Legion and the Sioux Rapids Historical Society. He was a lifelong Missouri Synod Lutheran in Schaller, Galva, and Sioux Rapids. In his spare time, Glenn enjoyed attending his children’s and grandchildren's activities and events, golfing, and traveling. He was a grain and livestock farmer and enjoyed morning coffee with fellow farmers in Galva. Most of all, Glenn loved to spend time with his family and friends. His wonderful smile and gentle spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Janet Johnson of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; children: Janna (Greg) Brandt of Moville, Iowa; Larry (Rhonda) Johnson of Galva, Iowa; LaDon (Sonya) Johnson of Seattle, Washington; Delayne (Anne) Johnson of Galva, Iowa; David (Lora) Johnson of Schuyler, Nebraska; thirteen grandchildren: Rebecca (Bernie) Thomas, Ashley (Scott) Albers, Justin (Heidi) Brandt, Marissa Brandt, Evan (Jodi) Johnson; Nathan (Kate) Johnson, Collin Johnson (fiancée, Kily Meyers), Corbin and Foster Johnson; Seth and Mason Johnson, Logan and Dillon Johnson; eleven great-grandchildren; step-children: Tom (Susan) Herrig and their children: Tyler, Courtney, and Sydney of Webb, Iowa; Todd (Tanya) Herrig and their children: Bailey, Presley, and Trey of Peterson, Iowa; extended family and friends. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Audrey; great-grandson, Adam Brandt; brothers and sisters-in-law: Oliver (Hazel) Johnson; Gustav (Ruth) Johnson; Arvid Johnson; and Lavern (Thelma) Johnson.

Glenn Johnson

July 1, 1932 - September 20, 2014