Bud worked for Western Union before going into the United States Army where he served 2 years, part of his tour of duty being in Japan. On his return home he went to work for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad on their line gang. He worked throughout the midwest, and when he retired after 43 years, he had been working as a lineman electrician.
On November 27, 1949, he was married to Darlene Kumm in Bazile Mills, Nebraska. During the first 4 years of their marriage, they moved around due to his work with the railroad. Then in 1953, they made Fremont their home as he continued working for the railroad.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a member of the Fremont Eagles Aerie 200.
Survivors: wife - Darlene
son - Terry Johnson and wife Meera Kohler of Anchorage, Alaska
3 daughters - Renee and husband A.J. Haas, III of Omaha
Sheila Johnson of Omaha
Bev Johnson of Fremont
granddaughter - Erica Johnson of Nashville, Tenn.
grandson - Zach Myers of Fremont
sister - Aleda Andreson of Columbia, Missouri
He was preceded in death by sons Ronald and Kevin, a brother Virgil, and a sister Dorothy Butler.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Monday (May 19th) in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Fremont, with the Rev. Dan Heuer officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. The United States Flag will be presented by the Fremont Honor Guard of the American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church and School.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Sunday from 2 to 6 PM, with the family receiving friends from 4 to 6 PM.
Condolences(11)
Vicki Riley and Tim O'Hearn
Omaha, NE Monday, May 19, 2008 Sheila, Mike and Johnson Family.................. We are so sorry for your loss. It is just such a hard and trying time. It brings families together. I am so sorry I could not be there on Monday........Tim was representing us.... The memories of your father will be with you always....... Love......Tim and VickiDennis Owens
Neillsville, WI Sunday, May 18, 2008 To Darlene and Family, My sympathy for your lost. I have many fond memories of Swede and his family so I am aware of your loss. Swede was a good friend and co-worker and brightened up any occasion with great smile and joyful laugh. What a great guy whom will be sorely missed. Sorry I could not be there to celebrate his life. Love DennisBill & Karen Jackson
Omaha, NE Sunday, May 18, 2008 Our deepest sympathy to your family. I always enjoyed talking with "Swede" over the phone when I was stationed at Chadron. Swede and Don Leiding had the tough job of keeping the old pole line going between Norfolk and Fremont, even after the railroad track had been abandoned. He always had a positive attitude, even when we had all kinds of trouble on the line. Guys like Swede didn't need much managing. You just pointed them in the right direction and off they went. Another chapter in the life of the C&NW family has closed. Like a good book, we will always have the memories. Bill JacksonSally Johnson
Indianola,, IA Sunday, May 18, 2008 Darlene and family- I am so sorry that I can't be there for Bud's services tomorrow. I will always have fond memories of the times you came to Lake View with your family for visits. I also cherish our short visit when I was in Fremont on a trip with a walking group. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Please share my sympathy with your family. Love, Sally JohnsonNorm Greunke
Omaha, NE Saturday, May 17, 2008 I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our prayers are with your family.richard &shirley nolting
MORGAN., mn Sunday, May 18, 2008Earl and Gretchen Moss
Stevensville, MT Friday, May 16, 2008Jerry & Deb Koegler Waltman
Brookings, SD Friday, May 16, 2008 Darlene & Family Our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of Bud. He was a great guy. We will always have wonderful memories of the railroad picnics and reunions. Our railroad bunch is getting smaller and smaller. Our sympathy to you and your family. Jerry & Deb Koegler WaltmanCyndi Austin
Fremont, NE Friday, May 16, 2008 I am sorry for your loss.Bill and Lucy Veit
Tracy, Mn Friday, May 16, 2008 Sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time. Bill and Lucy VeitSuzanne (Hula) Baker
Omaha, NE Friday, May 16, 2008 My deepest sympathy to the entire family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.