Blanche Johnson

Blanche L. Johnson, age 92 of Lincoln formerly of Columbus died, Monday; March 10, 2003 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Friday; March 14, 2003 at the First United Methodist Church in Columbus. The Rev. Gary Main will officiate. Burial will be in the Roselawn Cemetery.

Blanche L. Johnson was born April 5, 1910 in Pierce County to J. Tom and Louise (Schreiner) Lingenfelter. She received her early education in rural Pierce county schools and graduated from Plainview High School in 1927. She attended teachers college at Chadron State and at Wayne State. She received her Bachelors Degree in Education from Wayne State. She was married to Iver C. Johnson December 1, 1934 in Madison County. She lived in Pierce County where she taught at several rural schools in Pierce County until 1957 when they moved to Columbus. While in Columbus she taught for Duncan Public Schools and the Columbus Public School System. Upon her retirement she continued to substitute teach. She was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church, currently a member of the First United Methodist Church in Columbus. She also belonged to the Eastern Star, Parent Teachers Organization, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, Keystone Group, Womens Society, and the XYZ Club.

Blanche is survived by:

Son Dwight L. (Donna R.) Johnson of Lincoln, NE
Daughter Julie (Bill) Thomas of Lincoln, NE
Daughter Carolyn (Glenn) Hanke of Omaha, NE
Brother Everett (Pearl) Lingenfelter of Omaha, NE
Sister-in-law Thelma Johnson of Plainview, NE
9 Grandchildren & 14 Great Grandchildren

Several Nieces and Nephews

She was preceded in death by:

Husband Iver C. Johnson
Father J. Tom Lingenfelter
Mother Louise Lingenfelter
Daughter Cheryl Narigon
Brother Glenn Lingenfelter
Brother Lloyd Lingenfelter
Sister Gladys Lorenz
Sister Bernice Toten
Brother 1 Infant brother
Sister 1 infant sister
Grandson Scotty Johnson