Obituary

Kerry James Johnson

March 8, 2024 | 18 comments

Kerry James Johnson passed away March 07, 2024 due to cancer. He was born August 26, 1964 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. His parents were Richard Johnson and Joan (Vallier) Johnson.

He attended the Holmen School District for most of his education but moved to Wisconsin Rapids in high School where he graduated from Wisconsin Rapids, Lincoln High School. Following graduation he moved back to the Onalaska/Holmen area where he lived and worked in the construction trade the majority of his life.

He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Johnson.

Kerry Leaves behind a daughter, Jessica Straate and a grandson Jordy. He is also survived by his mother Joan Johnson, brother Rick (Peggy) Johnson, sister Michelle (Terry) Peterslie, many nieces and nephews and their families and a special friend Marcie.

A private family gathering will take place in his honor and his remains will be buried in Rapid River, Michigan.

Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family at this time.

Condolences

18 Comments

Dean & Kathy Hove on March 8, 2024 at 2:08 pm

Keep those memories of him that make you smile close at heart always. So very sorry for your loss. Dean & Kathy
- Joan Johnson on March 8, 2024 at 3:45 pm
  
  Thanks for the condolences. Joan and family
Randy lemke on March 8, 2024 at 8:09 pm

Sorry for your loss. Me and Kerry had a lot of memories
- Joan Johnson on March 27, 2024 at 2:06 pm
  
  Thanks so much for your condolences.
Cliff Vallier on March 8, 2024 at 8:22 pm

Words cannot express the hurt losing someone in your family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Joan and all his family!

Cliff and Family
- Joan Johnson on March 27, 2024 at 2:08 pm
  
  Thanks to all for your condolences.
Maine Vallier on March 8, 2024 at 8:32 pm

Joanie and family We are so sorry for your loss ! please give our sympathy to your family for us. Sending prayers and hugs to all. Love Jerry and Maxine and family.
- Joan Johnson on March 27, 2024 at 2:09 pm
  
  Thanks for your prayers and thoughts.
Nichol Bowman on March 8, 2024 at 11:03 pm

My sincere condolences. You’re in my thoughts & prayers.
- Joan Johnson on March 27, 2024 at 2:13 pm
  
  Thank you for your kind words.
Barb Stowasser on March 9, 2024 at 3:43 pm

We our so sorry for your loss, you have our deepest sympathy.
Tim & Barb
- Joan Johnson on March 27, 2024 at 2:10 pm
  
  Thanks for your help and prayers.
Linda Bennington on March 9, 2024 at 5:09 pm

Sending warm and caring thoughts and prayers to you and your family <3 Linda & Bob
- Joan Johnson on March 27, 2024 at 2:11 pm
  
  Thanks so much for your prayers.
Sue Uber on March 12, 2024 at 8:54 am

Sorry for your loss, thinking of your family at this difficult time.
Hugs!
- Joan Johnson on March 27, 2024 at 2:14 pm
  
  Thank you for your kind thoughts.
Cheryl Bernard on March 12, 2024 at 12:35 pm

Dear Joanie & Family~

So sorry for your loss of Kerry. Even though it’s been many years since I’ve seen all of you, I have fond memories of your visits to Gladstone with the Vallier’s. May Kerry rest in peace & your hearts be comforted.

Love, Cheryl (Kalishek) & Dennis
- Joan Johnson on March 27, 2024 at 2:12 pm
  
  Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

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