Carl Edward Johnson

Carl E. Johnson, age 78, of Cambridge, died at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on May 30, 2012. He was born in Cambridge on December 26, 1933 to Claude E. and Ada L. (Marples) Johnson. Carl went to school in Cambridge graduating from Cambridge High School in 1951. Carl was drafted into the US Army, serving in Korea from 1956 to 1958. On June 4, 1966 he was united in marriage to Patricia (Stapp) Mills. To this union 4 children were born: Debra, Denise, David and Darla. Carl served on the Cambridge COOP Board of Directors, Water Board in Alma. Carl was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. He was an avid member of the Wednesday Night Bowling League. Carl spent his life on the family farm. He learned and taught the value of hard work, dedication and respect for the land and friends. He loved spending time with children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. He enjoyed his tractors, traveling and sporting events. He was preceded by his parents; a sister Donna Miller; 3 brother-in-laws: Robert Miller; Paul Zable; Gaylord Bellamy. Carl is survived by his wife: Patricia of Cambridge; 3 daughters: Debra Novak of Lincoln, NE; Denise and husband Martin Sis of Mc Cook, NE; Darla Fetters of West Salem, OH; 1 son; David and wife Darcy Johnson of Cambridge, NE; 10 grandchildren: Dustin Riddle; Jordan Novak; Nathan Novak; Ashley Eskew; Ross Sis; Miranda Sis; Natalie Sis; Vance Johnson; Avery Johnson; Logan Fetters; 6 great grandchildren: Elise Riddle; Aidan Novak; Sebastian Sis; Adelle Eskew; Cy Eskew; Aubrey Fetters; 3 brothers: Paul and wife Jackie Johnson of Cambridge; Phillip and wife Barb Johnson of Cambridge; Bruce Johnson of Holdrege; 4sisters: Norma and husband Bob Smith of Cambridge, NE; Sharon Bellamy of Beatrice, NE; Sondra and husband Bob Foster of Broken Bow, NE; Judy Zable of Lincoln, NE. Services will be held on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 2:00 Pm at The Trinity United Methodist Church in Cambridge with Pastor Sherry Sklenar officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery of Cambridge. Memorial may be left in Carls name at the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary.

Services Visitation Friday June 1, 2012 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Lockenour-Jones Mortuary 604 Penn St. Cambridge, NE 69022 Visitation Saturday June 2, 2012 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Lockenour-Jones Mortuary 604 Penn St. Cambridge, NE 69022 Visitation Sunday June 3, 2012 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Lockenour-Jones Mortuary 604 Penn St. Cambridge, NE 69022 Funeral Service Monday June 4, 2012 2:00 PM Trinity United Methodist 620 Penn St Cambridge, Nebraska 69022