Gladys Johnson

Gladys (Stimpert) Johnson was born on December 20th 1923 to Charles and Senea (Woltzen) Stimpert in North Star Township (Springfield), MN. Later, she moved to Sleepy Eye where she attended Sleepy Eye Public School and graduated in 1942. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church. Gladys married Arno (Flash) Johnson, her high school sweetheart, on September 28th, 1942. They shared a lifetime of love for nearly 69 years. After they were married, Gladys and Arno lived in California where he was stationed serving in the US Navy. She worked as a Secretary and had many fond memories of her time spent there. When they moved back to Sleepy Eye, she began working as a Waitress at the Orchid Inn in Sleepy Eye. Gladys could have easily been inducted into the Waitressing Hall of Fame for her 50 plus years of service. Gladys was an exceptional homemaker spending countless hours in the kitchen cooking up meals and baking many delicious goodies; specifically, her apple pies. She enjoyed golfing and was able to spend many rounds on the course with her sweetheart and good friends. She also liked to crochet. Gladys is survived by her sons; Van Johnson of Fairmont and Gary (Joanne) Johnson of Sleepy Eye. Grandchildren; Erin (Chad) Bertrand of Sleepy Eye and Michael (Amanda) Johnson of Andover. She had 5 great grandchildren; Chelsey Justin Bertrand and Chelsey, Ethan Grant Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents Senea and Charles; her husband Flash; her five brothers; Don, Chet, Arnie, Ray, Charles and great-granddaughter, Amanda Bertrand. Visitation 9:30 am - 11:00 am Friday, December 21, 2012 Faith United Methodist Church 321 1st Ave. S. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Service Information 11:00 am Friday, December 21, 2012 Faith United Methodist Church 321 1st Ave. S. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Interment Information Home Cemetery 700 St. Mary's St. N.E. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085