Vern A Johnson

Vern A. Johnson, 90, of Sioux City, IA died Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at his home.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Laurel City Cemetery in Laurel, NE with Father Tim Forget officiating. Military honors will be performed by the U.S. Army. There will be no visitation. Online condolences may be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Vern was the son of Harry and Martha (Heitman) Johnson and was born May 30, 1926, in Cedar County, NE. He grew up on a farm in Cedar County. Vern served in the United States Army Air Force during WWII and was stationed in the Pacific Theater. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Nebraska and attended Wayne State College to receive his teaching degree.

Vern was united in marriage to Veronica Duffy.

Vern taught in Nebraska for a few years then worked as a math teacher for Sioux City Community Schools for 25 years. He also owned a motel in South Sioux City, NE.

Vern was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Sioux City. He enjoyed fishing and had owned a resort in Spicer, MN.

Vern is survived by his wife, Veronica of Sioux City, IA; one son, Michael Duffy of Sioux City, IA; five grandsons: Nick, Robbie, Eric, Shane and Pat; five great grandchildren; one brother, Milo Johnson and wife Muriel of Laurel, NE; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Mary Rupple; one grandson, Ryan and one brother, Darrell Johnson.