Neil Johnson 09/06/2013

Neil Lauren Johnson went to be with his Lord on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 8:22 am. He was surrounded by love as he peacefully went home.  Neil was a loving husband, father, and grandpa, and touched each and every life he walked into.  Neil could not go anywhere without running into someone he knew.  He was a business owner of Industrial Tool and Plastics for 35 yrs. He served on the Osceola School and Fair Boards and most recently as a Polk Co. Supervisor.  Neil was a farmer his entire life and enjoyed his 4-wheeler and skid steer.  He is survived by his wife, Gwen Johnson; children, Bart (Pam)Johnson, Kim (Bruce) Palmsteen, Troy (Amy) Johnson, Trent (Lori) Johnson, Milana Hallen; grandchildren, Steven, Lizzy, Danielle, Brianna, Hayley, Tate, Tanner, Tyler, Luke, Jasmine, Hunter, Austin, Jordan, Bailee, Britanee; sister, Janet (Duane) Olson; brother-in-law, Kenneth Erickson; and many loving brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.  Neil is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Anna Johnson; grandson, Kyle Johnson; sister, Lois Erickson; and brother, George Johnson.  A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at 11 am at Bethesda Lutheran Church 1947 110th Avenue Dresser, WI.  Visitation was Monday, September 9, 2013 from 4-8 pm at Bakken-Young’s Beebe Chapel 112 W 3rd St New Richmond, WI and on Tuesday from 10-11 am at the church.  Interment was in Bethesda Cemetery in Dresser, WI.  Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services Beebe Chapel of New Richmond.