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Charles L. Johnson, age 88, of River Falls, WI died Friday, August 21, 2026 at his home. He was born to Charles W. and Amada (Richards) Johnson on May 7, 1938 in Roberts, WI. He attended school in River Falls.
He joined the Army in 1956-1959. On June 3, 1959, he married Elizabeth (Betty) Schullo in Iowa. He worked at United Refrigeration 5 ½ years then worked at UW River Falls for 5 ½ years after which he went into business as co-owner of River Falls Transfer from 1975-1995 at which time he retired and sold out.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles W. and Amada H. Johnson; sister, Judy Holen of Augusta, WI.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Schullo) Johnson; children, Charles A. (Annette) Johnson of Hastings, MN, June A. Johnson (Brian O’Brien) of River Falls, WI, Cynthia J. (John) Jones of River Falls, WI; sister, Barbara Harmon of Maiden Rock, WI; grandchildren, Nicholas and Kyle Johnson, Jamie (Jeremiah) Berryman, Ryan and Marc DeLeo, Danielle and Johnathan Jones; great-grandchildren, Easton DeLeo, Ayla Taylor; and nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 12:00 noon at St. Bridget Catholic Church (211 E Division St.) in River Falls. Visitation will also be Friday from 10:00-12:00 at the church. Charles’ grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post #121 honor guard. Interment will be in St. Bridget Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Rest in Peace Uncle Chuck. Love you. Give Mom and Grandma, Grandpa hugs from me…….Todd
June, I’m so sorry to hear your Dad passed. He was our milkman many years ago. Nice guy.
Johnson family sorry for the loss of your dad. Tom thought the world of Charlie. They had great times working at housing. Tom and Kathy Bowman
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