Walter William JOHNSON

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1902-39456
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1947-MN-029375

Notes:

In the 1944 Duluth city directory, he is Walter W Johnson, wife Marion, who lived at 805 East 13th. He was a dispatcher for the Police Department.

Walter provided the information in his father-in-law Ole’s death certificate.

According to his death certificate, for which his wife was the informant, he was a dispatcher for the Duluth Police Department. He and Marion lived at 805 East 13th Street in Duluth. Walter died of rheumatic heart disease.

Died:
St. Luke’s Hospital

Walter married Marion Catherine ANDERSON on 17 Sep 1932 in Carlton County, Minnesota. Marion (daughter of Ole Christian ANDERSON, Jr and Ella Kristine NORDRUM) was born on 21 Oct 1905 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin; died on 6 Oct 1968 in St. Louis County, Minnesota; was buried on 9 Oct 1968 in Bethany Cemetery, Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1933-45779

Notes:

Of St. Paul at the time his mother’s death. He was the informant for her death certificate.

The address was 2873 Virginia Avenue.

Johnson, Walter D., age 87 of Roseville, died on November 30, 2021.

Preceded in death by wife, Muriel; parents, Walter and Marion Johnson; daughter, Karen (Loren) Harrison and sister, Janice Shrader.

Survived by children, Jeannette (Neil) Baumgartner and Bradley; grandchildren, Garrett (Leah) Harrison, Rachel (Nate) Thomas, Neil Irvin (Lori Anne) Baumgartner, III, John Baumgartner, Eric Baumgartner, Karen Baumgartner, Esther Baumgartner, Brent (Nikki) Johnson, Robert (Erin) Johnson and Gretchen (Guy) Mildon; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Gail Carlson; brother, Bill (Sharon); nieces and nephews.

Walter taught math for 33 years in the Roseville School District.

Walter married Muriel Ruth JOHNSON on 11 Jul 1955 in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Muriel was born on 2 Sep 1933 in St. Louis County, Minnesota; died on 18 Sep 2021 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2005-MN-036280

Notes:

Of Los Angeles at the time of her mother’s death.

Her last residence was Duluth. Her last benefit was paid to North Hills in Los Angeles County, California.

Her Social Security number was issued in Minnesota in 1952.

Janice Lee (Johnson) Shrader joined her husband and two daughters on Dec. 16, 2005. Jan was born June 18, 1936 in Duluth, Minn., to Walter and Marion Johnson. She was raised in a loving family with three siblings and her grandmother. Jan graduated from Central High School in 1954. She was active in many clubs and organizations during her high school years. Following high school, Jan moved to St. Paul where she completed her certificate for Food Technician at the University of Minnesota. Then love walked into her life. After a six week romance, Janice married Robert Dean Shrader on Sept. 6, 1955. Bob and Jan started their married live in Iowa and by 1960 had three daughters, Cheryl Lyn, Cindy Lee, and Kimberly Ann. Unfortunate accidents took Cindy and Kim in 1962. Moving to California in 1964 provided a new beginning for Jan, Bob and Cheryl. Son, Robert Craig was born in 1965. Maintaining contact with family and friends was important to Jan, so annual family vacations to the Midwest was a must. In 1973 Janice returned to school and studied graphic arts design. Due to her eye for detail and excellent work ethics whe was employed by a variety of companies. Jan and Bob enjoyed 28 years in California before his death in 1992. They loved their friends, entertained frequently and traveled. Everyone was welcomed in their home. They were married 36 years. In 1993 Janice returned to her favorite city, Duluth. Hoping to reconnect with fellow 1954 Central High School graduates, she organized 'The Girls', a monthly get together that still continues today. Jan cared passionately about others. Since her return to Duluth, Janice has been on the planning committee for Central High School reunions. She was a member of the Beta Iota Chapter 4402 of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority. Jan was one of the organizers of the 2004 Founder's Day Celebration. Jan was a founding member of the Central Preservation Committee. She was proud of her work on the 1890's Classroom Museum and her goal was to raise enough money to provide street signage for her beloved Central High School. She was an enthusiastic member of 'The Ladies of Hawkins Street'. Jan also belonged to the Red Hats Society, Duluth Dames Chapter, where she was known as the 'Hot Tamale'. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, auntie and friend. She treated everyone with kindness and always made you feel special. She put the well-being of others over her own needs and desires. She enjoyed visiting family and friends, traveling, meeting new people, and was a life long learner. Whenever she walked into a room she lit it up. Financial independence was important to her and clipping coupons was another passion. We are all better individuals for knowing her, and will miss her deeply. Janice is survived by her loving children, Robert Shrader, Cheryl Shrader-Bogen and Jon Bogen; her devoted siblings, Dennis and Muriel Johnson, Gail and Dale Carlson, Bill and Sharon Johnson; grandchildren, Chris, Ellen, Kelsey, and Erica who thought the world of their gramma Jan; many nieces and nephews who fondly called her auntie Jan; her extended family members and many friends. MEMORIAL SERVICE:10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006 in First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 4100 Grand Ave., Duluth, Minn. Private interment in Iowa City, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Jan Shrader Memorial Fund, in care of Cheryl Shrader-Bogen at 5101 Queen Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55410. All donations received will be forwarded to the Central Preservation Committee designated for outdoor signage of Historic Central High School.

Janice married Robert Dean SHRADER on 6 Sep 1955. Robert (son of Elias J SHRADER and Anna M PARIZEK) was born on 22 Jul 1931 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; died on 14 Jul 1992 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Of Duluth at the time of her mother’s death. She was still there, as Gail M Carlson, in 1987.

Birth:
Her birthdate is from the U.S. Public Records Index, Vol. 1. Her birth is not included in the Minnesota Birth Index.

Died:
Edgewood Vista Memory Care

Family/Spouse: Dale Howard CARLSON. Dale was born on 4 Apr 1935 in St. Louis County, Minnesota; died on 28 Jan 2018 in Hermantown, St. Louis County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1988-MN-025650

Karen married Loren Earl HARRISON on 14 Aug 1982 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. Loren was born on 18 Jan 1961 in Michigan; died on 21 Sep 2011 in Carlton County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She suffered minor injuries in the accident that led to the death of her sister in July of 1962.

She died in a fire at the home of great aunt when a Christmas tree exploded into flames.

From the Iowa City newspaper, December 31, 1962:

A family holiday gathering of 13 persons Sunday night turned into a night of horror as four of them perished in a fire that destroyed a farm home five miles southeast of Iowa City.

Dead are Mrs. Laura Aicher, 41, two of her daughters, Debra Susan, 8, and Barbara Jean, 5, and Cindy Schrader, 5, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schrader of Cedar Rapids. Cindy was a grandniece of Mrs. Aicher. Mrs. Aicher was trying to rescue the children, who were trapped in a bedroom, when she became trapped herself. Mrs. Aicher’s husband, Harry, 43, suffered deep burns on the hands and face. He is in fair condition today. Another daughter, Mrs. Terri Lynn Dolphin of South Dubuque Street, suffered facial burns and was treated at Mercy hospital.

Surviving members of the family said that the fire started avout 7:45 p.m. in a Christmas tree in the living room, then spread to drapes behind the tree almost immediately. It was a matter of just a second or two, said Cindy’s grandmother. Mrs. Aicher and the girls were trapped in a northwest bedroom that ajoins the living room of the brick frame home.

Their bodies, burned beyon recognition, were found by t firemen between midnight and 12:30 a.m. today after the fire was brought under control. The children’s bodies were huddled below a window sill next to a bed and Mrs. Aicher’s body was at the foot of the bed. Firemen said it appeared as though all died of suffocation soon after the fire began.

Notes:

Died after being run over by a mail truck.