Service Information
Nancy C. Johnson, age 78, of Cosmos, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Carris Health - Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Minnesota.
Private Family Graveside Service will be held at a later date.
Obituary
Nancy Carol Johnson was born on July 27, 1942, in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Walter and Florence (Wahlquist) Thor. Nancy was baptized as an infant on September 5, 1942, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, Minnesota, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on May 20, 1956, at First Lutheran Church in Forest Lake, Minnesota. She was a graduate of the Stillwater High School Class of 1960.
On April 22, 1961, Nancy was united in marriage to Stanley Johnson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two children, Annette and David. In 1961, Nancy and Stanley moved to rural Cosmos. Nancy and Stanley shared 59 years of marriage.
Nancy started farming with Stanley in 1965 in Cosmos. In 1974, she started at the Cosmos Bank where she held numerous positions until she retired in 2006. Nancy was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos.
Nancy enjoyed quilting and going on quilting retreats, stamping and making cards, traveling and road trips, shopping, and girls’ trips. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren, and friends.
Nancy passed away on December 16, 2020, at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Minnesota, at the age of 78 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Nancy is survived by her:
Husband, Stanley Johnson of Cosmos, MN;
Daughter, Annette Ruskamp and her husband, Mike, of Hector, MN;
Grandchildren, Sara Ulrich and her friend, Josh Roggenbuck, of Byron, MN, and twin great-grandchildren arriving soon;
Brother, John Thor and his wife, Connie, of Litchfield, MN;
Sister, Donna Benson and her husband, Earl, of Cosmos, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Nancy is preceded in death by her Parents, Walter and Florence Thor; Son, David Johnson.
Peggy says
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Brad & Bev Bipes says
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Karen Hoffmann says
Stanley, Annette & Mike & entire family,
Sending our sympathy & remembering you in our thoughts & prayers. Nancy was a beautiful lady inside & out.
Cherish your memories & hold them close to your hearts. May God Bless all of you & her memory.
Karen & Larry Hoffmann
Lori McElmury says
You all have my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Nancy always had a smile whenever I would see her. Beautiful inside and out.
Lori Samson-Rogers says
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and hugs through this difficult time.
Sandy Grussing says
Annette and Mike, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Joy says
Thinking of your family. May your memories and Gods love bring you comfort. I can hear her laughter, with that smile. May she Rest In Peace till we all meet again. The Tom and Joy Housman Family
Jean and Dean (Turck) Campbell says
Sending sympathy and prayers to your family. May God wrap His arms around you for peace and comfort in the days ahead. God bless her memory.
Jaylene Haspert says
Dear Stanley and family, Sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. Haven’t seen her since the last relay for life I attended. I remember her as always smiling and happy . A special time with her and Annette, my daughter and I took the girls to Minneapolis shopping and haircuts and had a fun day. Also, I’ll remember her “corn pudding” Love to all Jaylene
John Spreiter says
Stanley & Family,
Thoughts & prayers to you. I was fortunate to have worked with Nancy for many years. Her dedication to the Bank and our customers was above and beyond.
The Spreiter Family
Colleen and Mike Barber says
We are saddened to hear that Nancy has lost her battle. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the great memories give you peace in the coming days. Look up the poem “Spending Christmas in Heaven this year”. It is comforting.