Gregory Johnson

Gregory Johnson, age 68, of Pelican Rapids, MN, died on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Lake Region Hospital, Fergus Falls, MN. Gregory Berthel was born September 2, 1950 in Pelican Rapids, MN, to Berthel and Gladys (Scott) Johnson.  He was baptized and confirmed at Central Lutheran Church, Pelican Rapids, MN and graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1968.  He attended Fergus Falls Community College and Moorhead State University before returning home to the family farm. In 1975, he and his brothers, Rick and Mike started the Johnson Turkey Farm partnership. On December 31, 1983, Greg married Dawn Soberg at Faith Lutheran Church in Pelican Rapids. They were blessed with five wonderful children, two daughters-in-law, one future son-in-law and three precious grandchildren. Greg was a lifelong farmer, passing on his knowledge and love of farming to his children and grandchildren. He carried his passion for 4-H throughout his life. Greg was well-known for his hobby of selling sweet corn and loved visiting with the people at the corn bin. He was a lifelong member of Central Lutheran Church, serving on the council and a long time choir member. There wasn’t anything that couldn’t be solved with a good cup of coffee. Greg enjoyed his mid-day naps, bowling, and Ford Mustangs and Ford tractors. Greg never wanted to miss the Minnesota State Fair. He did one time, and it was one of his biggest regrets. He especially loved spending time with his two granddaughters Olivia and Madilyn and grandson Carter and gave the best 4-wheeler rides. He will be remembered for his beautiful singing voice, smiling face, gift of laughter, and kind heart. Greg is survived by his wife Dawn; children: Adam (Sara) Johnson, Greta Johnson, Alex (Ashley) Johnson, Dana Johnson, and Maria (Kyle Bednar) Johnson, all of Pelican Rapids; grandchildren: Olivia, Madilyn and Carter Johnson; his mother Gladys Johnson; two brothers: Rick Johnson of Pelican Rapids and Brent (Stephanie) Johnson of Sweden; his in-laws Ivan and Dorothea Soberg; brothers-in-law: Tom (Nancy) Soberg and Kevin (Wendey) Soberg; sister-in-law Melanie (Jim) Michels; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father Berthel Johnson; brother Mike Johnson; and sister-in-law Marlys Johnson. Please keep the Johnson family in your thoughts and prayers.   Visitation: Monday, February 4, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Central Lutheran Church, Rural Pelican Rapids, MN. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 4, 2019, at Central Lutheran Church, Rural Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. Clergy: Pastor Phillip Tobin Burial: Central Lutheran Cemetery, Rural Pelican Rapids, Minnesota Gregory's Memorial Folder