Gerald Joseph Johansen's Obituary
Gerald Joseph Johansen, age 76, of Six Lakes passed away Friday, June 29, 2012. He was born October 4, 1935 in Rodney, the son of Carl and Nina (Martiny) Johansen. Gerald graduated from Barryton High School. He was employed as a welder at Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. retiring after 32 years. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and gardening. Gerald loved his family very much. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia, children, Chris (Dick) Borchardt, Gerald (Dawn) Johansen Jr., Debi (Tim) Knopf, Julie (Jen) Johansen, Lisa (Luther) Pollok, 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, siblings, Norm (Doris) Johansen, Ida Mae (Jim) Maneke, Sonny (Betty) Johansen, Arlene (Herb) Wilson, Glen Johansen, Charlie (Judy) Johansen, Josephine Ottobre, Ruth Ann (Don) McCarthy, Floyd (Mary) Johansen, Barb (Glen) Dalton and sister-in-law Betty Johansen. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Nina Johansen, son Steve Johansen and three brothers, Bob, Raymond and Ed Johansen. A memorial service for Gerald will be 11:00 am Thursday July 12, 2012 at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made in Gerald's name to Our Place Cares,10710 Roy Drive, Greenville, MI 48838
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