Raymond William Johnson

RUSHFORDRaymond William Johnson, 82, from Whalan and currently of Rushford, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 at home.Ray was born July 4, 1932 in Case County ND to Harry and Esther (Stromberg) Johnson. He was inducted into the US Army on December 4, 1952 and was honorably discharged on November 12, 1954. He lived on a little hobby farm outside of Whalan and enjoyed spending time outdoors with family. Ray also loved playing guitar and his harmonica, fixing things, traveling, camping, and being a grandpa to his two grandsons.He is survived by his son, Ryan (Nicole Lance) Peterson of Rushford; grandsons, Braydon and Braxton; sibling, Harry (Carol) Johnson of Jamestown, ND; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brothers, Ralph and Robert in infancy; sisters, Alvina (Marcelles) Qualy and Lorraine Myhre; and brothers, Dilmus and Dallas Johnson; nephews, Gary Qualy and Darrell Johnson; nieces Beverly, Barbra, and Wanda.A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4-7pm, Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service in Rushford. Full military honors will be held 4pm, provided by the American Legion Post 94.Please share a memory of Raymond with his family and sign his guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.