Maynard G. Johnson

Maynard Gilmer Johnson was born February 4, 1913, to John and Sena Hagen Johnson in Hartland. He attended school in the Hartland area and worked on the family farm before serving in the United States Army during WWII. After his discharge from the service, Maynard returned to Freeborn County and worked for the Mobil Gas Co. On September 25, 1946, he was united in marriage to Anna J. Saman at the Hayward Lutheran Church parsonage. Maynard farmed in the London area for many years and was also employed at Olson Excavating and Dennis Baseman Lumber. He enjoyed reading, working in the yard, and playing cards. Survivors include his wife, Anna of Myrtle; daughter, Kathleen Flanary of Northfield; grandchildren, James Flanary and fiancee, Bridget Shepardson of Richfield and Melissa and her husband, Ryan Wiste of Northfield; and nieces and nephews. Maynard was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers and 2 sisters; son-in-law, Joseph Flanary; and 8 nephews.