Paul George Johnson

Paul George Johnson was born on September 10, 1946 in St. Paul and passed away on November 25, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. He is preceded in death by parents, Donald and Elaine Johnson and brother, Richard (Dick). Survivors include daughter, Amber (Tom) Slater of Edina; granddaughter, Charlotte Slater; sister, Teresa (Rick) Shafer of White Bear Lake; sister-in-law, Sharon Johnson of Hastings; brothers, Jim (Sharon) of Cannon Falls, Philip (Marie) of Eagan and Brian (Allison) of Phoenix, AZ. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Paul graduated from Red Wing Central High School and was a member of the National Guard for 2 years, stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was employed in various sales jobs, most notably at Max’s Pickles for 15 years. He enjoyed and was knowledgeable of sports and trivia. He had a gift of gab, being able to strike up a conversation with anyone. Paul struggled with addiction but is now at peace. There will be a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 15th followed by fellowship and food at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 30370 Hardwood Way, Cannon Falls, MN.