Gail Marie Johnson was born on June 27, 1946 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, one of four children born to Robert and Helen (Jahn) Wanie. Her family lived in Tripoli, Wisconsin and she attended school there graduating from Tripoli High School in 1964. She moved to Wausau, Wisconsin and worked for Wausau Insurance for several years. She was united in marriage to Loren Keith Johnson on May 2, 1970 and to this union two sons were born, Thad and Nathan. They moved to rural Osceola, Wisconsin where they farmed. During those years of farming she also worked at Doboy, Amtec, and lastly at ITP. When time allowed Gail enjoyed traveling, camping and reading. The past years Gail has been a resident of Golden Age Manor in Amery where she passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 at the age of 71.
Gail was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers Richard and Phillip. She is survived by her husband Loren, sons: Thad (Lisa) Johnson and Nathan Johnson; brother Donald (Mary) Wanie; very good friend Ilmi Nelson as well as other relatives and friends.


Memorial services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with a time of visitation the hour before the service. Interment will be at the Oak Grove Cemetery in East Farmington at a later time.