Russell Philip Johnson

Russell Philip Johnson was born September 10, 1934, in Prairieville Township, Brown County to Evald and Hazel (Borchart) Johnson. He served with the U.S. Army from 1957-59 and was united in marriage to Clarice Russenberger on December 15, 1962 at the Springfield EUB Church. Russell drove a milk truck, worked at S & S Concrete in Sanborn and Springfield, served as a rural mail carrier, and worked for Kevin Schwartz farming in the spring and fall. He enjoyed country western music, visiting with his brother, and farming. Russell Johnson died Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Valley View Manor in Lamberton at the age of 81 years. He is survived by his wife Clarice of Lamberton; son Harley and wife Doreen of Sanborn; daughter Holly Jo and husband Rick Barber of Luverne; grandchildren- Ashley Jo Barber of Luverne, and Nicholas (fiancee' Briana Grimmius) Barber of Beaver Creek; sister-in-law Alice Mae (Leroy) Hindermann of Sleepy Eye; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers- Darold in infancy and Albert; and sisters- Adeline and Virginia. Visitation 1 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Monday, August 29, 2016 Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel 407 N. Jackson Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Service Information 1:00 pm Monday, August 29, 2016 Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel 407 N. Jackson Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Interment Information Sanborn City Cemetery 33067 200th St. Sanborn, Minnesota, United States 56083 Luncheon Luncheon to follow interment at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lamberton.