Arnold “Arnie” Johnson, age 83, of Portage Point, Escanaba passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at the Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers.
Arnie was born September 22, 1938 in Escanaba, the son of Carl and Leona (LaLond) Johnson. He graduated from the Escanaba High School in 1956. Following high school, Arnie served in the US Marine Corp from 1957 to 1959. He served with the Escanaba Public Safety as a patrol officer and fireman for 29 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of the Escanaba Elks Lodge #354 and the Escanaba Eagles Aerie 1088 and enjoyed camp, fishing, hunting, cribbage, making maple syrup and fishing trips to Canada.
Arnie is survived by his son, Harold (Harry) Johnson and Kim LaFleur; granddaughter Kristin (Jared) Triest; three great granddaughters, Audrina, Kendra, Adeline and great grandson, Jude; two brothers, Paul (Lucy) Johnson, and John (Lynn) Gaus and a niece, Arlone (Ryan Hansen) and his special friend June Pearson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and the mother of his son, Bonnie Johnson.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 2 from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. Military Honors will be presented by the Delta County Veterans Council at 1:45 PM. Funeral services will follow at 2:00. Arnie will be laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone.
Cathy Martinson - Escanaba, Mi
I’m going to miss you, Arnie. May you Rest In Peace.
Leonard A Busbani - Escanaba, MI
Arnie was my training officer at EPSD in 1989/90. He was such an even tempered, easy going guy. Always smiling…never did beat him at cribbage! I just passed down to my grandson the .410 shotgun that I got from Arnie.
Rest in peace Arnie…Prayers for his family.
Teresa Brandt - Escanaba, MI
Harold, I definitely see YOU in your Dad’s picture :). I met your Dad once – nice man, just like his son! Sorry, I won’t be at his service, as we have Mom’s 80th birthday on Saturday. Thinking of you and your family with love and prayers. Take Care!
Brad R Larson - West Bend, Wi
I worked with Arnie for several years at Escanaba Public Safety. He was a good friend and work mate. I never saw him get angry or have an unkind word for anyone. He quietly did his job and did it well. He also took time to explain anything you would ask of him. One of my favorite memories with AJ was when I was dispatching and he and Ron Mayville would come up to the control center from the fire floor and tell jokes and stories. I loved his sense of humor. He was a good man and I loved him. Rest in Peace, my Friend!