OBITUARY: Garlan Duane Johnson

Garlan Duane Johnson, 96, of Newton, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.

He was born Aug. 7, 1924, at home in Mt. Hope, to Scott and Dollie Johnson. He was a member of Meridian Baptist Church and Grace Community Church, Newton. He also was a member of V.F.W., American Legion, Foresters International, Fraternal Order of Eagles and N.R.A. He enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. He also enjoyed eating spicy food, the spicier the better.

Survivors include a daughter, Glenace (Lloyd) Humphrey, Hutchinson; sons, Don (Nancy) Johnson, Hutchinson, and Robert (Leann Bishop) Johnson, Lyons; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Paul and Irwin; his daughter, Eyvonne Sarwacinski; his daughter-in-law, Terri Sue Johnson; his grandson, Michael Sarwacinski and granddaughter, Helen Sarwacinski.

Garlan was a World War II veteran, serving time in the South Pacific arena. He was a Technician 4th Grade and awarded the WWII Victory Medal and M1 Rifle Sharpshooter Medal.

His adventures and work took him and his family to many states. His work included farming, logging, factory work, airplane salvage, city bus driver, ice delivery and long haul truck driver.

Garlan will be missed by his many friends and family members.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Petersen Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Newton Meals on Wheels or Reno County Veterans Memorial, in care of Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N. Main, Newton, Kan., 67114.

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