Gary E. Johnson Hayward, Wisconsin Obituary

Gary E. Johnson

<p>Gary Elwood Johnson, age 72, of Hayward, WI passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at his home.</p> <p>Gary Elwood Johnson was born January 15, 1950, in Chetek, WI the son of Elwood and Mildred (Kline) Johnson.&nbsp; Gary did his schooling in Cameron, WI where he graduated from high school.&nbsp; He continued his education at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, where he received a bachelor&#39;s degree in Environmental and Public Health Studies.&nbsp; He began working for the Eau Claire City-County Health Department as a public health professional.&nbsp; He spent over 20 years in Eau Claire working for the county and then began his own business where he did soil testing for residential housing wells and septic systems.&nbsp; He moved to Hayward, WI in 2002. He continued his business there and was a member of the Bass Lake Volunteer Fire Department.&nbsp; Gary then worked for several local businesses where he drove truck for loggers, drove school bus and was an employee at Wal-Mart.&nbsp; Gary was an avid deer hunter and Green Bay Packer fan.&nbsp; He looked forward to deer camp every year.&nbsp; He also enjoyed playing softball, fishing, reading Westerns and the Bible, and being creative with woodworking and DIY projects.&nbsp; He attended Bethesda Church in Eau Claire as well as the Wesleyan and Wells Churches in Hayward. He had a heart for helping people and opened his home to many needing a place to stay.</p> <p>Gary is survived by his two children, David Johnson of Eau Claire, WI, Amy Johnson of Stoneham, MA; one sister, Ariel Cheslak; two nephews and one niece.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Gail Johnson and Enid Miller.</p> <p>A private family service will be held for Gary at a later date.</p>
January 15, 1950 - July 28, 202201/15/195007/28/2022
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Ryan Allen kinnett
August 28, 2022
Gary was a great man. My name is Ryan Allen kinnett. Gary was like a father figure to me. I first met Gary when I was 15. He was my mentor. I was introduced to him threw the big brother and big sisters program. He was the best man I ever known. He would take me fishing a... Continue Reading
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Gail and Darla Midthun
August 8, 2022
With loving memories of Gary
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The staff at Hayward Funeral Home
August 5, 2022
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Gary. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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