Paul G. Johnson

BATTLE CREEK - Paul G. Johnson, 51, Battle Creek, died Nov. 18, 2022, at Faith Regional Health Services, Norfolk, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Nov. 23, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Norfolk, with Rev. Brett Jamrog as celebrant.

Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, with a 7 p.m. Vigil Service, at the church.

Home for Funerals is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Gunnar was born March 5, 1971, in Red Oak, Iowa, to Ardell Gene Paul Johnson and Margaret Jean (Clinch) Johnson. He graduated from Norfolk Catholic High School in 1989. Over the years, Paul worked at the bowling alley, Pizza Ranch and other local restaurants, and sold produce for Clinch Farms. He also volunteered to ring the bell for the Salvation Army during the Christmas season.

He enjoyed football, bowling and helping out on the farm. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Jean, Battle Creek; siblings, Marie Johnson, Norfolk; Patrick Johnson, Norfolk; Philip Johnson, Lincoln; and David (Beth Moorhouse) Johnson, Montoursville, Pa.; nephew, Wesley; niece, Claire; aunts, uncles, cousins and special friend, Susan, and her family.

Paul was preceded in death by his father, Ardell, in 2018; and two infant siblings.