Merlin Ted Johnson

JOHNSON, Merlin Ted

December 1, 1940 ~ August 4, 2015

Merlin passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 4, 2015 at the age of 74.

Merlin grew up on the family farm in Ogema, Saskatchewan with his parents and eight brothers & sisters. In 1960, he married Ingrid Kozlik and they immediately began their family. They were blessed with four wonderful girls, Cindy, Barb, Terry and Suzanne. They moved around for a few years for his work, then settled back in Saskatchewan where he and his twin brother, Mervin, took over the family farm. In 1977, Merlin moved his family to Wetaskiwin, where Janice joined the family as a daughter. Merlin had a love of music, and even though he never took a lesson, he could play any instrument like a pro. He spent 37 years in Wetaskiwin, his heart always remained at the family farm. His greatest passion was spending time with his family.

Merlin is survived by his five loving daughters, Cindy (Stan) Howse, Barbara (Rob) Fontaine, Terry Mildenberger, Suzanne (Craig) Beaubien, Janice Drader; 24 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; brother, Alfred (Katherine) Johnson; sister, Doreen (Floyd) Frey and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 53 years, Ingrid; parents, Alfred & Agnes; mother and father-in-law, Neil & Anne; four brothers, Earl, Mervin, Raymond and Lawrence; two sisters, Marie and Caroline.

Celebration of Merlin’s Life: Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Angus Ridge Hall .

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