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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Quentin Johnson

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August 24, 1920 – February 12, 2014

Quentin Johnson's Obituary

Birthplace: Rural Emerson, Iowa Resided In: Emerson, Iowa Quentin "Swede" Johnson, age 93, of Emerson, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. A gentle giant, Quentin found joy in helping others and spent his life serving his country, his community and his family. David Quentin Johnson was born August 24, 1920, near Emerson, the son of Vernon Raymond and Nettie Mae (Graham) Johnson. He excelled in athletics in Emerson High School and graduated in 1939 and then started working on the milk route. Quentin was united in marriage to Dorothy Marie Magneson on January 31, 1942, in Manhattan, Kansas. He served in the United States Army during WWII in the 35th Infantry Division, 110th Medical Battalion. Quentin received five Bronze Battle Stars for his service in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Central Europe, and Rhineland. He drove an ambulance in the Battle of the Bulge and also served at Saint-Lo. Instead of telling war stories, Quentin preferred to talk about the men he served alongside and the lifelong friends he made in the service. Upon his return from the war, he operated the milk route until he sold that business in 1979. All over southwest Iowa, farmers respected him for his commitment and integrity. Over the years, he hauled fertilizer for Emerson Farm Supply, drove trucks for Bob Hicks, and volunteered for the City of Emerson, plowing snow, mowing grass and handling other duties well into his mid-80s. He also served on the Emerson city council and was mayor for 16 years. He was a long-time member of the American Legion Post 575; lifetime member of the Red Oak VFW; member of Humanity Lodge #378 of Masons; and volunteer fireman for 50 years. He also served on the Mills County Landfill Board and Veterans Affairs Board, Indian Creek Museum Board, Emerson School Board, Emerson Community Club, and was a member of the Emerson United Methodist Church. Quentin cherished his family and considered himself the luckiest man because of them. He adored his "dollies," as he called his granddaughters, and faithfully attended his grandchildren's activities. Preceding him in death were his parents; son: David Johnson; sister: Carol Hicks; and great-grandchild: Dyamond Ott. Survivors include his wife of 72 years: Dorothy Johnson of Emerson, Iowa; daughter: Linda Hicks and husband Don of Stanton, Iowa; son: Gary Johnson and wife Charlene of Glenwood, Iowa; grandchildren: Diane Ott of Ankeny, Iowa; Quentin Johnson of Ankeny/Waterloo, Iowa; Lynn Hicks and wife Beth of Des Moines, Iowa; Lesli Hill and husband Heath of Ames, Iowa; and Chad Johnson and wife Holly of Glenwood, Iowa; great-grandchildren: Dallas, Elena, Olivia, Caiden, Sadey, and Haley; sisters-in-law: Karen Urich and husband Gary of Bolivar, Mo., and Millie Magneson of Red Oak, Iowa; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2014, at the Emerson United Methodist Church. Burial with military honors will be held at the Emerson Cemetery. Masonic services will be held 6 p.m. Friday, February 14 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with visitation with the family to follow until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Emerson United Methodist Church or the Indian Creek Museum. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel, Red Oak, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation:
Date: 2/14/2014 Time: 6-8 PM Comments: Masonic services to be held at 6 PM with visitation with the family to follow until 8 PM Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel 410 N 6th Street Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Service:
Date: 2/15/2014 Time: 11 AM Comments: Emerson United Methodist Church 801 Bradford Ave. Emerson, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Burial:
Date: 2/15/2014 Time: Following services Comments: There will be Military Honors at the graveside. Emerson Cemetery US Hwy 59 and US Hwy 34 Emerson, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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