Arnold Johnson
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Arnold T. Johnson, 96, passed away peacefully at his home, Friday Oct. 23, 2015. Born Jan. 14, 1919 in Wharton to the late
Otto and Ellen Ruth Swenson Johnson at the family home place south of El Campo, Arnold attended Plainview Community School with his siblings and graduated from El Campo High School with the Class of 1936.
1942, Arnold enlisted in the Army Air Corp and served 4 years and obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant. In 1948, Arnold married Norma Caroline Galow. They were married for 53 years, making their home north of Ganado. They built their lives around the area where they ranched and farmed.
Arnold was a faithful member of St. James Lutheran Church, serving as a teacher, councilman, and avid lawnmower until his 90's. He served his community on the school board and as a Little League coach. A jokester, Arnold was known about town as the man who would make you smile, had a fantastic memory, and someone who never met a stranger. For many years he enjoyed gardening and sharing its produce.
Survivors include sons, Gary (Linda), and Warren (Helen) of El Campo, Rodney of Ganado; daughters, Karen (Tim) Benton of Flatonia, and Cheryl (Lee) Arrington of Cheyenne, Wy.; sisters Esther Tissing of New Braunfels and Marylyn (Russell) Chalberg of Austin.
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Rachel and Jenny Johnson, Robert Schneider, Karla Johnson, Sarah (Clayton) Klesel, Rebekah (Lyndon) King, Ethan Benton, Kallie (Devin) Martin, Megan and Macayla Arrington; and four great-grand children, Avery, Carter, and Landry Schneider and Corbett Klesel.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Norma; grandson Luke Johnson; his parents; brothers Carl, Clarence, Elmer, Alvin and twin Arthur; and a sister Ethel Stromquist.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the St. James Lutheran Church in Ganado. Funeral service will be Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 10 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Ganado with Rev. Chris Heinold officiating. Interment will be in the Ganado Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to St. James Lutheran Church-Memorial Fund, or Houston Hospice of El Campo.
Services are under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 So. Third St., 361-771-2120.
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