Farmington
Charles Mark Johnson
1937 — 2024
Johnson, Charles Mark, age 87, passed away on March 17, 2024 at the Trinity Care Center, Farmington, MN. Charles was born on the Johnson Family Farm Kenyon, MN on February 13, 1937, the son of Joseph and Marie (Dale) Johnson. Charles was baptized and confirmed at Hegre Lutheran Church. On July 3, 1965. Charles married Joyce Ranum at Perry Lutheran Church, Daleyville, WS. Charles attended the Skyberg Country School and graduated from Kenyon High School in 1955. He joined the University of Minnesota's Navy ROTC program, graduating in 1959. Charles served his country as a career Marine Corp officer including two tours in Vietnam, 1st as the Commander of a 155mm Howitzer Battery in the Chu Li...