Barry Johnson
Barry Evan Johnson, 81, of Aldrich, died March 19, 2019, at Lakewood Health Systems Hospital in Staples.
Services were held March 23, at the Motley Free Methodist Church with Pastor Jim Johnson officiating.
Barry was born December 22, 1937, to Gordon and Lillian (Bendson) Johnson in Pine River. He graduated from Staples High School in 1955. Barry married Irene Spilman on February 8, 1959 in Staples.
He is survived by his wife; seven children, Terry of Fargo, ND, Tammy of Aldrich, Kathy of Brainerd, Charles of Billings, MT, Georgette of Vining, Ted of St. Cloud, Tim of Fargo; one sister, Karen of Oylen; four brothers, Curtis of Hoffman, Greg of Motley, Jeff of Staples, Scott of Leader; many very special grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Claudette and Rita; two grandsons, Dylan and Jake; great-grandson, Stewart; one brother, Lonnie and one sister, Linda.
Arrangements were by Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples.
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