Norman "Hallie" Johnson

Norman “Hallie” Johnson, age 74, of Rice Lake & formerly of Cameron, WI died Sunday, March 7th, 2021 at his home. On December 31st, 1946, Hallie & Elizabeth (Jerry) Johnson wanted to celebrate New Year’s Eve in a special way, and they did. Into their family of 3 wide-eyed daughters came a beautiful baby boy, Norman Hallie, born in Rice Lake, WI. He grew up to be a wonderful son. Norm graduated from Cameron High School. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the US Army where he served in Vietnam. After a 4 year tour, he returned to Cameron and did masonry work. He later worked for Koser Silos, Ebner Box Factory, bartended at several local bars & ultimately retired from Smithco West in Cameron. Norm liked hunting & fishing, going camping, playing cards with the guys & was on the Town Pump Bowling Team. He was a good friend to many. In 1978, Norm was married to Vera Burdick and to them 1 son was born, Jeremiah. He was also a great step-dad to Todd, Troy & Dee Dee Stowell. Norm & Vera divorced in the late 90’s. On June 11th, 2004 Norm was married to Kathleen Schwalbe at Cameron & they enjoyed their years together until her death in 2018.

Norm was preceded in death by his parents, 2nd wife, sisters: Darlene Dietrich, Anna Holmstrom & Bev Wenzel, brother: Larry Johnson & brother-in-law: Bob Wenzel. He is survived by his sons: Jeremiah (Nycole) Johnson, Todd (Lisa) & Troy (Audrey) Stowell, daughter: Dee Dee (Andy) Gast, grandchildren: Amanda (Matt) Sandford, Nathan (Miranda), Zach (Emily), Zandy (Markel) & Ariana Stowell, Taylor & Tyler (Jessica) Gast, McKenzie & Kayne Johnson, great grandchildren: Finn & Jack Sandford, Harper & Graydon Stowell, Cora Stowell, Aspen Gast & Naomi Rose Stowell, sisters: Carol (Lars) Wenzel & Barb (Bill) Rust, brothers: Randy & Dave Johnson, brother-in-law: Delmar Holmstrom, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. We love you & will miss you greatly; you are in our hearts forever.

Funeral services will be (were) held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 12th, at the Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Home in Cameron with Rev. Guy Redfield officiating & interment following at Pine Grove Cemetery in Cameron with Military Honors accorded by Piper-Marsh American Legion Post #194 of Cameron. Visitation will be (was) held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday & 10-11 a.m. Friday, both at the funeral home. Arrangements are with Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Homes, Cameron & Dallas.

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