Louis 'Mack' Johnson
Johnson, Louis 'Mack'
30 Sep 1937 – 31 Jan 2018
Louis “Mack” Johnson was born in Ashland, NE in 1937 where he grew up
and graduated from high school. He was drafted into the army and served
two years in Korea before returning home. Once he was back on American
soil, he began working road construction traveling near and far across
Nebraska. While working on a highway near David City, he met a beautiful
lady name Delores Rejda.
Mack and Dee married in 1965 and moved to Millard where they started a
family and he began a new job at Western Electric. As an electrical
worker, he joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
He had a strong work ethic and was devoted to his company, no matter
what name it took (Western Electric, AT&T, Lucent). After many years of
service, he officially retired in 1999.
During retirement, Mack and Dee frequently enjoyed traveling to
Missouri, where they owned a cabin. They enjoyed the serenity of life on
the lake including fishing, boating, nature, and relaxing with a beer in
hand, oftentimes relaxing on the porch swing or down on the dock looking
out over the water.
Mack also enjoyed country music, dancing to polka, and back in the day,
bowling. Watching sports was one of his favorite pastimes. As most of us
know, he was an avid Husker fan. It was not uncommon to see him with his
favorite beverage, Old Milwaukee.
Throughout his life, Mack enjoyed the challenge of learning new
things—he was a consummate do-it-yourselfer. Repairmen never frequented
the Johnson house, because he was it! He repaired T.V.’s, cars, and
everything and anything that was broken around the house. He also had a
creative side and dove into the art of woodworking. He was savvy with
computers, even writing programs to help him pick winning dogs at the
race track.
Family and friends were very important to Mack. The past several years,
he looked forward to weekly meetings with his buddies at the VFW or
Legion for a bite to eat and a beer or two. He also loved hosting Friday
night dinners for his family, which he and mom started many years ago.
Mack will be greatly missed, but we are at peace knowing he has once
again reunited with the love of his life. We will forever carry his love
in our hearts, until we meet again.
Mack was preceded in death by wife Delores Johnson; He is survived by
his Daughters: Lynn Rutledge & husband Ed, Roni Wanser & husband Mark,
Carla Johnson; Grandchildren: Matt, Andy, Justin, Adam, Melissa,
Kristin, Brian, Aaron, Tara and several Great Grandchildren; Brother Tom
Johnson & wife Denise; Many other relatives & friends.
Visitation: Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 from 1-3:00 P.M. at Braman Mortuary
(Southwest Chapel)
Services: Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 at 10:00 A. M. at Braman Mortuary
(Southwest Chapel)
Interment: Voss Mohr Cemetery
Mach retired from the plant 10 Feb 1999, with 35 years of service.
Braman Mortuary
Southwest Chapel
6505 S. 144 St.
Omaha NE 68137
402-895-3400
www.bramanmortuary.com
