Donald Martin Johnson

Fremont, Donald Martin Johnson, 69, of The Fremont Store, Fremont Township rural Lewiston died Wednesday July 14, 2004 at his home. Don was born March 10, 1935 in Clear brook, MN, the first child of Martin and Martha (Rydeen) Johnson. He attended 1st grade in Clear brook, 2-8th grads at Gilderhaus School in Dodge County. He graduated with honors from Lewiston High School in 1953. He graduated with honors fro Southwest University at Marshall, MN with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration in 1975. With his family he reopened the Fremont Store in 1979. Don and Pauline Gregerson were married December 11, 1981, via a conference call with Pauline in Alabama and Don in Minnesota. Pauline died December 10, 1997. From his wheelchair Don was active throughout his life in many fields: as Marksman, fisherman, a member of 4-H, WA0EPX Hamm radio operator advanced status, Army MARS operator. He was the guiding force behind starting the Minnesota Handi Hams. In 1989 he was inducted in to the Winona County Fair Hall of Fame. As Fremont storekeeper he was friend, counselor, listener, debater, mentor, political analyst, tourist guide, sports fan, and lover of all animals. He was also a Master Chess Player. Don is survived by his mother, Martha Johnson of Fremont, a brother David (Pat) Johnson of Fremont, a sister Mary (Roger) Nahrgang of Chandler, AZ, a sister-in-law Helen Johnson of Goodview, nieces; Tammy, Lori, Brenda, Nyla, and his god daughter, Lisa, nephews; Terry and Tony, great nephews; Benjamin, Jacob, Kyle, Justin, Matthew, Taylor, Ashten, Tyler and Christopher. A God daughter Becky Thompson and many other relatives and friends who will miss him very much. His wife Pauline, father Martin, brother Derald and great-great niece preceded him in death. Funeral Services will be 2PM Sunday at North Prairie Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ronald Warnes officiating. Burial will follow in Fremont Scotch Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 PM Saturday at Hoff Funeral Home's ? Lewiston Chapel. They may also call one hour before services Sunday at the church. All of Don's friends and those who cared for him will serve as honorary pallbearers.