Johnson, Ernest Edwin of Brooklyn Center, born March 12, 1933, entered eternal glory on January 19, 2017. Born in Finlayson, MN and married to Darlene (Osladil) for 57 years, Ernie spent most of his life in construction in the Twin Cities. Ernie will be deeply missed by his family - sons Rev. Jeffrey (Terri) Johnson, Cleveland, OH; Dr. Phillip (Sandy) Johnson, Maplewood, MN; daughters Katherine (Rev. Glen) Schlecht, Loveland CO; Kimberly (Mark) Pieper, Plymouth, MN; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grand-children. Funeral service will be held at Eternal Hope Lutheran Church, 10508 Douglas Dr. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, on Fri., Jan. 27, at 3pm with visitation from 2-3pm; graveside service Sat., Jan. 28, 11am, Finnish Lutheran Cemetery, Finlayson, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Eternal Hope Lutheran Church. Gearty-Delmore.com 763-553-1411