Anna Johnson

Anna (Ann) B. Johnson, 96, died May 4, 2008. She was formerly living at the Whispering Pines Good Samaritan Center in Pine River, MN. Ann was born October 29, 1911 in Bavier, MO.
She was the eldest child of German immigrants, Carl and Martha (Ludwig) Herrmann. The family moved to Minneapolis where Ann graduated from Emmerson High School and attended the University of Minnesota while working for General Mills.

In 1938, she married Russell E. Johnson and moved to Montana. They subsequently lived in Idaho, Minnesota, and Arizona. Following the death of her husband in 1992, Ann returned to Minnesota. She enjoyed travel, golf, sewing, reading, and watching birds.

Survivors include daughters, Arlene (Mike) Naylon, Robin (Chuck) Meyer, and Valerie King; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Russell Herrmann; and many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be conducted by Pastor Arthur Frenz, Jr. at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Baxter, MN on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 11:30 AM with a visitation one hour prior to services. A graveside service will be held at Woodland Hills Cemetery in Mankato at 3:00 PM, Thursday, May 8, 2008.