Bruce Richard Johnson was born on July 9, 1938 in Amery, Wisconsin to Chet and Ellie (Ede) Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Amery, where he was a lifelong member. He graduated from Amery High School in 1956 and from South Dakota State College, School of Pharmacy in 1960. He returned to Amery after graduation and joined his father and brother in Chet Johnson Drug where he spent his entire career. Bruce married Susan Oehrke on May 6, 1961 and together they had two children. Bruce had a very full life and was involved in many community, church and professional organizations. He was a proud Ambassador of the Amery Community Club, a Charter member of the Amery Lion's Club, and a member of the Amery Economic Development Corporation. He served on the board and as president of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin, was recipient of the prestigious Bowl of Hygeia Community Service Award, and was also a member of the American Pharmacist's Association and National Community Pharmacist's Association. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother and infant son. Bruce died on July 10, 2011 at the Amery Regional Medical Center. Left to mourn are his wife Sue, son Matthew Johnson and his wife Julie and children, Eli and Sylvie; daughter Sarah Flanum and husband Ed and children, Claire and Charlie; his brother David; sisters Louise (Nicolas) Hodgson and Mary (Richard) Asmussen; brother in law Paul (Rita) Oehrke and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at First Lutheran Church in Amery. A visitation will be held from 3 to 8 pm on Friday, July 15, 2011 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, as well as one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Amery Cemetery.