Myrtle Johnson

Myrtle M. Johnson, 94, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Azura Memory Care in Sheboygan. Myrtle was born on May 29, 1923 in Newton to Oscar and Marie (Schnell) Rodewald. Myrtle graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. She then moved to Michigan to live with her sister. While in Michigan she continued her education and received her teaching certificate. On April 17, 1948 she was united in marriage to Oliver E. Johnson at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. He preceded her in death in March of 2008.
Prior to marriage Myrtle worked for Security Bank in Sheboygan and Burkhardt Heisdorf Insurance Company as an agent. Myrtle enjoyed being a part of her husband's business doing the books, Service Printing & Rubber Stamp Company. She was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, and the Beta Sigma Phi Service Sorority. Family was most important to Myrtle. She loved spending time and creating memories with her daughter, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter. In 1968 Myrtle and Oliver built a vacation home in Egg Harbor, where they spent their weekends entertaining family and friends. Playing Bunko, Bridge, traveling and cross stitching were also ways she enjoyed spending her free time.
Myrtle is survived by her daughter Faith Ann McCoy of Egg Harbor, grandsons, David L. Mills of Egg Harbor and Corey O. (Kyra) Mills of Sheboygan, great-granddaughter Brynn C. Mills of Sheboygan, and sister-in-law Caroline Rodewald of Sheboygan. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son-in-law John J. McCoy Jr., brothers; Emmett (Bernice) Rodewald, Milton Rodewald, and Elroy (Florence) Rodewald, sister Florence (Lincoln) Blacklock, and sisters-in-law Lorranine (Harry) Zable and Beulah (Edwin) Kussart.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 12:30 PM at Ballhorn Chapels Funeral & Cremation Care Center, 1201 N. 8th St. Sheboygan, with Pastor Brett Matz officiating. Entombment will follow at Lutheran Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 11:00 AM until the time of service at the FUNERAL HOME.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church or Azura Memory Care in Myrtle's name.
Myrtle's family would like to express a sincere thank you to Lynn Bartz for her many years of love and care she gave Myrtle and her family. Betty Davis thank you for all your visits, love and support over the years, and the Excellent staff at Azura Memory Care for their care, compassion and support.