Rollie Johnson age 94 of Tracy passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Prairie View Health Care Center in Tracy. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 23 at the Tracy Church of Christ. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Stephens Funeral Service – Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Rollie was born December 15, 1918 on the family farm in Murray County to Harry and Effie (Anderson) Johnson. He attended country school, and worked on the family farm until 1978 when he sold the farm and moved to Tracy. On February 14, 1981, Rollie was united in marriage to Glenda Alberda in Tracy. Rollie worked for several area farmers, and also mowed lawns and did snow removal. Rollie was a member of the Tracy Lions Club, where he was presented the Lion of the Year Award, and the Melvin Jones Fellow Award. He was an avid bowler, and roller skater. He also enjoyed gardening, riding his bicycle, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Rollie is survived by his wife Glenda of 32 years; daughter Angela Alberda (Hugh Gower) of Mankato; son Chad Alberda (Erica) of Hamilton, MT; grandchildren: Ariel, Jayde, Bailey, Cade, Quinn, Kelsey, Angel & Isaac; great granddaughter Jane; sister Rose Wright of Albuquerque, NM; constant companion Gus; and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Eleanor Johnson and brother Donald Johnson.
My condolences to Rollie and family.
Don Fogelson