Mildred Johnson, 94, of Pender NE Formerly of Fremont NE

Mildred Irene Johnson, 94 years, of Pender, NE formerly of Fremont, NE died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender, NE.

Mildred was born May 3, 1921 in Lyons, NE to Gilbert and Bertha(Froid)Swanson. She grew up in Lyons and was a 1939 graduate of Lyons High School. Mildred married Virgil L. Johnson on May 13 1939 in Elk Point, S.D. The couple lived at Lyons until moving to Fremont in 1948. Mildred worked at the former Humpty Dumpty Nursery School in Fremont for 5 years. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary where she volunteered for many years. She was proud to receive the “Eagles Family of the Year” and “Mother of the Year” from the Fremont Eagles Club. She was also a member of the V.F.W. Post #854 Auxiliary in Fremont. Mildred moved to West Point, NE in 2007 and then moved to Pender, NE two years ago. She enjoyed dancing and won several dance contests.

Mildred is survived by 4 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Virgil, who died May 2, 1992; daughter, Irene Olson; and numerous brothers and sisters.

Funeral service will be 1 PM, Thursday, August 27th, at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont, NE. Closed casket visitation on Thursday 1 hour prior to services. Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont. Memorials may be given to the Fraternal Order of Eagles #200 and the V.F.W. Post #854 both of Fremont.

Mildred Johnson