Fritz Brynold Johnson was born in Sweden on December 13, 1899, to Ernst and Bengte (Nelson) Johnson. He served in the Swedish Army before coming to this country. The first years were spent working in Minneapolis. Fritz moved to Clarkfield and married Anna Erickson, also from Sweden, on December 31, 1926. In 1930 he became an American citizen and farmed in the Clarkfield area for many years, moving into Clarkfield the summer of 1972. Fritz returned to Sweden twice, once in 1930 while his parents were still living, and again in 1963. Mr. Johnson passed away June 28, 1978, at the Clarkfield Care Center, at the age of 78 years. Survivors include one niece and three nephews from the local area: Norma (Mrs. Erling Anderson), Curtis, James and Alvern Johnson; and two nieces in Sweden. Preceding him in death were his wife, Anna, on October 21, 1976; his parents; brothers: Bernard, Carl, Heimer and Hilding. IN MEMORY OF FRITZ JOHNSON December 13, 1899 ~ June 28, 1978 Funeral Services Friday, June 30, 1978, 2:00 p.m. Augustana Lutheran Church, Clarkfield, Minnesota Officiating, Rev. Larry Tantow Organist, Mrs. Raymond Larson Soloist, Mr. Ron Ruppel Casket Bearers David Johnson ~ Kenneth Leenerts Merlyn Laechelt ~ Mardell Olson Velmin Larson ~ Marvin Satre Final Resting Place Fridhem Cemetery, Tyro Township Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota