Delbert D. Johnson, age 90, a lifelong resident of Perkins passed away Friday, March 2, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Delbert was born February 23, 1917 in Gladstone to Edwin and Sadie (Cornette) Johnson. Delbert served his country proudly as a veteran of World War II. He was united in marriage to Bertha Fournier on June 21, 1952 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Perkins. Both Delbert and Bertha have been longtime members of the church. Delbert worked as a groundman for UPPCO for over 20 years and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Delbert enjoyed spending time with his family, especially talking to his grandchildren.
 
Including his wife, Delbert is survived by:

3 Sons: Larry (Cindy) Johnson of Gladstone; Terry (Barbara) Johnson of Perkins; Greg (Bobbie) Johnson of Sheboygan , WI

3 Daughters: Sandra (Paul) Hoefgen of Menominee, MI; Diane (Scott) Stafford of Oconomowoc , WI; Anita Johnson of Perkins

10 Grandchildren: Patrick (Heidi) Johnson, Laura, Amy (Buddy Blahnik), and Suzanne Johnson Joseph, Joshua, and Jessica Johnson Samantha, Matthew and Carly Johnson

A Sister: Betty (Robert) Erickson of Escanaba

Numerous nieces and nephews
 
Delbert was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Beatrice Johnson and Dorothy Gerard and two brothers Denman “Ding” Johnson and Ed Johnson.
 
The family of Delbert D. Johnson will receive friends on Monday, March 5 from 3:00 to 5:45 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Perkins. Military Honors will be presented at 5:45 at the church by the Perkins American Legion Post 540. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 6:00 PM at the church with Father Jacek Wtyklo and Father Emmett Nordin officiating. A luncheon will be served immediately following at the church. Delbert will be laid to rest at Fernwood Cemetery . We as a family would also like to extend our thanks to the staff and care givers at Christian Park and St. Francis Hospital for the sensitivity and care they gave to our Husband, Father, and Grandfather in his last days and final moments.  Your service is greatly appreciated!  The Johnson family is being assisted by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone.