Paul M. Johanson

Paul M. Johanson, 70, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016, surrounded by his family at his home in rural Leland. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 7, at Salem Lutheran Church, Lake Mills, with Father Jim Young of St. John’s Episcopal Church officiating. Paul’s family will greet friends at the church one hour prior to the service, 10-11 a.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Albert Lea Hospice in care of Set Memories Aglow Donations, 1705 SE Broadway St., Albert Lea, Minn.
Paul Michael Johanson was born in Fort Dodge, to O.R. “Bud” and Amy Deloris “Dolly” (Oakland) Johanson on Oct. 18, 1945. He attended and graduated from Dows High School and went on to graduate from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas.
On July 20, 1973, Paul was united in marriage with Melissa McCullough in Dows.
Paul dedicated many years of service as a manufacturing engineer at Winnebago Industries. He loved farming, woodworking, fishing, gardening, driving for the Lake Mills City Transit, and sitting on his deck with his bride of 42 years. Paul will be remembered for his signature laugh, his kindness to others, and his Christian Faith.
Survivors include his wife, Melissa Johanson, Leland; daughter, Sarah (Steve) Boblenz, Grimes; son, Matthew (Lisa) Johanson, Wasilla, Alaska; four grandchildren: Evie Boblenz, Aidan Johanson, Alec Boblenz, and Kyla Johanson; five siblings: Dennis (Gloria) Johanson, Britt; Mark (Jackie) Johanson, Duchesne, Utah; Diane (Rich) Ryerson, Pella; Cindy (Wyman) Wilson, Vancouver, Wash.; and John Johanson, Chicago, Ill.; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a niece, Andrea Johanson; and a nephew, Aaron Johanson.