Bernard &Quot;Bernie&Quot; Johansen

Bernard "Bernie" Johansen died Saturday, November 8, 2003 at his home in Columbus. Funeral services are 11:30 am Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus with the Rev. Joseph A. Miksch officiating. Visitation will begin on Monday after 5:00 pm at St. Isidore Church with a Vigil service at 7:00 pm, also at the Church. Interment is in All Saints Cemetery.

Bernard Groomes Johansen was born March 21, 1952 in Columbus to George W. and Etta Garnett (Spaulding) Johansen, Sr. He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Columbus High School in 1970. He married Sandra Lee Schuurmans on December 26, 1992. Bernie was part owner of Johansen Construction, worked for Kaneb Pipeline for a few years, and has owned Turning Point gas station since 1996. He loved classic cars, boating, spending time with his family, traveling, and his two dogs Butch and Sonny. Bernie was a member of many community organizations and clubs including the Optimist Club in Columbus. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was always joking and smiling.



He is survived by: Wife Sandra Johansen of Columbus, Son Matt (Kristy) Spawn of Columbus, Daughter Michelle (Brad) Ternus of Monroe and their daughter Madison, Son Steve Spawn of Columbus, Daughter Sarah Johansen of Columbus, Mother Garnett Johansen of Columbus, Brother Buster Johansen of Fort Pierce, Florida, and Sister Candy Johansen of Rancho Mirage, CA, and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by: Father George Johansen and Brother Edward Johansen