April 14, 1921 - May 4, 2013
Russell Clifford Johnson, age 92 of Edina. Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Russ graduated from Hallock, MN High School in 1939, attended Grand Forks ND Business College & played 2 years with State Dominion hockey league in Canada. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in WWII (1942-1946). Russ married the love of his life, Charlotte Hope Gist, on October 2, 1945. He founded (1955) and owned Russ Johnson Nursery in Bloomington and Prior Lake until retirement (1988). Russ was a beloved person known for his unwavering love for his family and friends. Russell is preceded in death by parents, Clifford and Alma; brother, Allan; and sister, Alice. He is survived by loving wife of 68 years, Charlotte; children, Terry, and Vicki (John) Volker; grandchildren, Taylor, Chris, and Ben (Sarah); great-grandchildren, Breanna, Jack, and Ava; brother, Kenneth (Jean) Johnson.
Memorials preferred to Honoring All Veteran Memorial, Inc., or House of Prayer Lutheran Church.