Roseau- In the predawn hours of October 24th, John (Johnny) Johnson taxied to the end of the runway for the last time and was cleared for takeoff.  Jesus, his Savior, led the way to his eternal home.   There was much singing and rejoicing in the heavens.  Did you hear it?

Born to Art and Evie Johnson in Roseau, John was the eldest of the four children comprising of brothers Dave and Phil and sister Joyce.  Following graduation from Roseau High in 1957 John set his sights on an Agricultural Engineering degree from the University of Minnesota. Little did he know then by enrolling in the...