Virgil Ernest Johnson

Funeral service for Virgil E. Johnson, age 95, of Milaca, will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 2 PM at Estes Brook Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Wes Macy officiating. Interment will follow at Estes Brook Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 Noon to 2 PM at the church on Saturday. Music will be provided by Glen Gadacz, Debbie Fischer and Elsie Johnson. Casketbearers will include Blake Johnson, Jason Johnson, Nathan Johnson, Adam Johnson, Dan Vagts and Jared Lundeen. Honorary casketbearers will include Karla Wolf, J.P. Wolf, Shayne Nelson, Shanna Vagts, Angie Bolz, John Peterson, Mandy Johnson, Emily Johnson, Lindsy Johnson and Jessica Lundeen. Virgil Ernest Johnson was born on February 22, 1918 to Ernest and Anna (Nelson) Johnson in Estes Brook, MN. He attended District 7 country school. For two years he served in the U. S. Navy. Virgil married Lillian Skuza in 1944 while stationed at Treasure Island, CA. On returning to Estes Brook with his bride, Virgil began farming. The couple raised five children in a cozy little house filled with love. During his years on the farm, Virgil was involved in many ventures, including a 19 year leave of absence from the farm while living in Coon Rapids, MN. At the age of 93, he and his bride quit farming, sold the cattle, and purchased a home in Milaca where they resided until his home going with the Lord for eternity. He enjoyed visiting with people and attending auctions. Virgil loved little children, often passing out $2.00 bills to the little ones. Virgil had a deep concern for the spiritual welfare of his entire family and those who crossed his path. He passed away at his home in Milaca on Thursday, June 27, 2013. Virgil is survived by Lillian, his loving wife of 68 years; daughter, Carol (Carl) Nelson; sons, Doug (Rose), Dick (Cindy), Kevin (Susan); 9 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; sister, Vernette Swanson; also many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; teenage son, Billy; brothers, Lester and Rudolph; sister, Lucille, as well as an infant sister.