Victor G. Johnson

RACINE - Victor G. Johnson, 81, passed away on Thursday August 19th 2010, at Mitchell Manor, Oak Creek, WI. Victor was born in Racine, WI. on September 30th, 1928, son of the late James L. and Edna (nee: Criplean) Johnson. Shortly after graduation from Park High School in 1946 Victor joined the United States Army, serving in Japan with the 8th Engineer SQDN, 1st CAV DIV. Victor graduated from Carthage College one of the first students admitted to the Kenosha campus with a degree in zoology and a masters in education. He was a professional saxophone and clarinet player with various dance bands in the late 1940's. On June 10th 1950 at Emmaus Lutheran Church, Victor married Beverly J. Scheel. Early in his career he worked in quality control at J.I. Case Company. He taught sixth grade at Knapp Elementary, retiring many years later from Starbuck Middle School. Victor was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church, the Racine-Belle City Masonic Lodge #18 and The Eagles Nest. He was an avid reader and his interests were many, including astronomy, fishing, sailing, music and the study of Native American history. Victor is survived by his children Vicki (Dale) Steger of Racine and Brett Johnson (Russ Harr) of Harrisburg PA., sister Marjorie LaCharite, grandchildren, Brooke (Damon) Nirode, Robert (Melissa) Steger, Abigail Steger and (Donny Sokolowski.) and great-grandchildren: Olivia, Jacob, Isabella, and Emily. He is also further survived by niece T'Ann (Mike) Hoffman and their children Tristan and Hailey. Victor was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Beverly, grandson Kevin Steger , brother-in-law, Buck LaCharite and many friends. A memorial service will be held at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 1925 Summit Ave. Friday September 3rd, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Mary Janz officiating. Visitation will be at church from 5:30 p.m. until service time at 6:30 p.m. Victor will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with full military honors at the Wisconsin Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to Harmony Club of Racine, 2000 Domanik Dr. Racine, WI, 53404 or Odyssey Hospice, 10150 W. National Ave. Suite # 200 West Allis, WI. 53227 have been suggested. A very special thank-you to the extraordinary staff at Mitchell Manor in Oak Creek as well as Odyssey Hospice who took such wonderful and loving care of Victor and his family.

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Victor G. Johnson

September 30, 1928 - August 19, 2010