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Roger Johnson, 63, of Westby, died Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
He was born in Viroqua at Vernon Memorial to Robert and Bertha Johnson. Growing up he enjoyed riding horse. He attended Clockmaker and Westby Area Schools and graduated in 1976. He farmed on Reo Avenue and married Becky Knutson on May 2, 1981, and had 4 beautiful children. Besides farming and family, he loved hunting and fishing.
Roger is lovingly remembered by his daughters: Julia of Minneapolis, Jessica of Eau Claire, and Joanna of Madison; grandson Kaden; mom Bertha; sisters, Jean (Fred) Wedwick and Sue (Mark) Slickers; brother Grant; former wife Becky; many nieces, nephews; and lifelong friends, Steve Glunz and Dan Lewis.
Roger was preceded in death by his infant son, Joshua, and Dad.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2022, in his home church, Immanuel Lutheran in Cashton. Pastor Julie Wolman will be officiating. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until time of the service.
The Roth Family Cremation Center is assisting the family.
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