Glee Johnson, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

GleeJohnson

Date of Birth April 11, 1937
Passed Away On August 23, 2018
At Age 81 years
Resident of Nickerson, NE
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G. Glee Harms Johnson of Nickerson was called home by her Lord at the age of 81 on Thursday, August 23, 2018.

She was born on April 11, 1937, in West Point to Carl Louis Gerhard Harms and Wilma Leone (Stevens) Harms. She graduated from Granada High School in Minnesota in 1955. She graduated from the Methodist Kahler School of Nursing in 1958.

Glee worked as a registered nurse for many years with her longest tenure at Fremont Care Center in Fremont, NE. She was very active in her former church, Salem Lutheran Fontanelle as librarian, Bible study group, and she served in the circle women's group, active quilter and as a Sunday School teacher. She was among the group of women who crafted a record number of 100 quilts for Lutheran World Relief. Glee was also very active in 4-H, Bridge Club, Girl Scouts, and a quilting group in Fremont.

Glee loved to play cards with her friends and her grandkids. She was a long-time member of the bridge group in Hooper, and enjoyed her monthly games. She taught all of her grandkids how to play King's Corners, Poker, Black Jack, Chess and Pitch. She still enjoyed playing King's Corners until the end of her life, and she was quite competitive. Glee found joy in reading books, church and quilting. The biggest joy in her life was her relationship with life-long friends and spending time with her grandchildren. Glee used her nurse's training in everyday occasions where she nurtured and loved all those she came in contact with. Her compassion and her kindness brought joy to friends, neighbors, church members and even complete strangers. Everyone who met Glee was touched by her generosity and her kindness; she was an amazing light to the world.

On Jun 12, 1960, Glee married Bob Johnson in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fairmont, Minn., on the same date as the centennial celebration of Salem Lutheran Church of Fontanelle.

Glee is survived by her daughters Barb (and husband, Joe) McCain of Avon Lake, Ohio, and Merry (and husband, Doug) Muhsman of Nickerson. Her grandchildren are John Robert Korves (and fiancé Jaclyn Buhrman), Kimberly Kocel, Nickolas Kocel and Austin Muhsman, and two great grandchildren Aubrey Korves and John Michael Korves; sister Judith (and husband Arthur) of Ontario, Canada, and brother, Steven Harms (and wife Vicki) of Fremont. She is also survived by many close friends, in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be at 10:00 am Thursday, August 30th at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Hooper (east of Winslow) with the Rev. Tim Gierke officiating. Family will be greeting friends Wednesday from 6-8 at Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Burial will be in Salem Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church (Fontanelle) and Immanuel Lutheran Church (Hooper).

An online guest book may be signed at www.ludvigsenmortuary.com.
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Services

Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

August 29, 2018

With Family 6pm to 8pm

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Funeral Service

Memorial Service

Immanuel Lutheran Church

27052 County Road 12

Hooper, NE, 68031

August 30, 2018

10:00 AM

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Graveside Service

Salem Lutheran Church - Fontanelle

11022 11th Street

Fontanelle, NE, 68044

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Condolences (5)

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Tami Wilson Francis Shelby, NE August 29, 2018
"To Glee's family-
I worked with Glee for several years at the Fremont Care Center. She was a lovely woman with a huge loving heart. I loved the days that I worked with her.
May she rest in peace and may you hold close the memories of a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and coworker.
She will forever be remembered for her kindness and her big heart."
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Shelli Panning Hooper, NE August 29, 2018
"What a privilege to know and care for Glee! Her graciousness and kindness shone through in every situation. Her concern was always for others. I rejoice for her that she is now in the company of the Lord and others that have gone before her. And I am saddened for you and your families as you say goodbye to such a precious person. She will be missed."
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Nancy Schroeder Alexandria, MN August 29, 2018
"Dear Barb, Mary and family,
We remember you in prayer Thursday morning during your mom's service. She was a wonderful parish nurse at Salem and worked with Joel at Redeemer on occasion. I remember gracious spirit during my Salem years. I recall her joy at Austins preschool years too.....our prayers,
Nancy Schroeder"
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