Gerald "Jerry" Johnson

July 22, 1941 - May 27, 2016

Gerald "Jerry" Johnson 74, of Sagola, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. Jerry was born on July 22, 1941 in Sagola, MI, son of the late Earnest "Albert" and Arline (Vonckx) Johnson. He has been a life long resident of Sagola and was a 1960 graduate of Channing High School. Jerry worked as a logger and farmer for many years. He retired in 1980 as the Conductor/Brakeman after more than 20 years with the Milwaukee Railroad. Over the years, Jerry enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was well known in the Sagola area for picking up scrap metal for recycling. During his seven year stay at Iron County Medical Care Facility, he was very social and enjoyed playing bingo, reading in the library and working crossword puzzles and word games. Jerry is survived by his brother, Gary (Barb) Johnson of Kingsford; sisters, Caroline (Wayne) McMahon of Green Bay and Bertha Johnson of Sagola. Also by many nieces, nephews and cousins, including a special niece, Traci Johnson of Sagola. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy, Arthur, Reuben and William Johnson; and a niece, Terri Lynn Johnson. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 11:00am -1:00pm at the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls. Funeral services will follow at 1:00pm Thursday at the funeral home. Rev. Micheal Laakko will officiate. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Crystal Falls. Jerry's family would like to thank the Iron County Medical Care Facility and its staff for the wonderful care they provided Jerry throughout the course of his stay. Condolences to the family of Jerry Johnson may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the funeral arrangements.