Emery D. Johnson, age 96, of Fremont, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Nye Pointe.

Emery was born June 21, 1924, to Walfred and Irene (Johnson) Johnson, in Oakland.Emery attended and graduated from Oakland High School in May 1943.Emery enteredinto the Navy June 1943 and served until April 1946, when he was honorably discharged. Emery married Mary Larson August 5, 1949,at Elim Swaburg Lutheran Church.To this union were born two children, Gerald and Katherine. Emery was employed with Northern Natural Gas Company for 32.5 years before retiring. Emery was a 50 year member of the American Legion.In 1990, Emery and Mary moved to Fremont.

Emery and Mary enjoyed mowing lawns for residents in Oakland in their early retirement. Emery enjoyed listening to Moostash Joe's Polka Show on Sundays. Emery especially enjoyed spending time with his family, and drinking coffee with his friends at Hy-Vee. Emery was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Emery is preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers Ellery, Delwin, Dean and 1 sister Lois McKee.

Survived by his wife Mary of 71 years, children Gerald (Sandra) Johnson of Fremont, Katherine (Bruce) Goolsby of Elkhorn, grandchildren Dusty Menking, Andrew (Jen) Johnson, John (Kristin) Goolsby, Emily (Jameson) Wiebold, 8 great grandchildren and many other family and friends.

Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.

Condolences may be left at www.duganchapel.com

Memorial Service will be held in conjunction with his wife, Mary's, memorial service Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 10:30AM at Sinai Lutheran Church.