Leonard Ray Johnson

ROCHESTER -Leonard R. Johnson, 100, died on Monday, March 17, 2014 at Mayo Clinic St. Marys Hospital Campus. Leonard Johnson was born in New Richland, MN on September 1, 1913 to John and Velma (Pierce) Johnson.He proudly served in the U.S. Merchant Marines during WWII.Leonard was married to Ruth (Fenske) Johnson until her death in 1987.He was retired from the Minnesota State Highway Department.Leonard married Anneliese Buskowiak in Rochester in July 2000.He enjoyed carpentry, bird watching, crossword puzzles, and keeping up with current events. Leonard is survived by his wife, Anneliese; a daughter, Diane (Gary) Oberfeld, of Green Valley, AZ; three stepchildren, Nancy (Abel) Dockter, of Rochester, Monica (Steve Rud) Miller, of Elgin, and Rick (Susan) Buskowiak, of Rochester; eight step grandchildren, and seven great step grandchildren. Leonard is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; his parents; two brothers, George and Robert Johnson; and two sisters, Hazel Miller and Gertrude Thompson. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes with Pastor Brad Jensen from Ft. Collins, CO officiating.A visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.Burial with military honors will take place at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be directed to Quarry Hill Nature Center.