Clarence Johnson
Clarence A. Johnson, age 78, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Madison Veterans' Hospital. He was born on Feb. 20, 1936, in Stoughton, the son of Clarence and Adeline (Halverson) Johnson.
Clarence was united in marriage to Delores Mellor on July 9, 1960, in Stoughton. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959. Clarence worked at the Shoe Factory in Edgerton, and then went to work for Uniroyal for 44 years, retiring in 1997. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tractor pulls and golfing. Clarence was a master of many trades (he could fix anything), and was a passionate Massey-Harris collector.
Clarence is survived by his wife, Delores; three children, Gordon (Sherry) Johnson, Brenda Slovacek (Jim Grunewald) and Dan (Denise) Johnson; grandchildren, Josh (Amanda) Johnson, Kimberly (Andrew) Stoltenberg, Alicia Johnson (Phil Hoops III), Jacob Slovacek, Ashley Johnson, and Brandan Johnson; great-grandchildren, Kylie, Paityn, and Hunter Hoops; and brothers and sisters, Marion (Otto) Rusch, Lori (Don) Nelson, Arlene (Dick) Lehr, Florence (Paul) Hefty, Paul (Gladys) Johnson, Roger (Judy) Johnson, Carol (Steve) French, Julie Haines, and Mary Jo (Don Harried) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Gay; son, Bruce; and sister, Virginia Dees.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the VA Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Room staff for their exceptional care of Clarence.
With a heavy heart the CATP got the worst news it could: a fellow puller and an all-around great guy has moved on to the big pulling track
in the sky. Clarence Johnson will leave a huge hole in the pulling community and his extended pulling family.
Clarence and family were known to be seen at almost all of the events we have during the summer and was a great asset to the pulling community. Words can’t describe the feelings knowing that he is no longer with us. Clarence is a true testament to everyone to never
stop doing what you love, and that Massey Harris did make the best tractors ever. The entire CATP club’s condolences go out to Clarence’s family.
