Johnson, Douglas Wendell was born July 15, 1935 in Mankato, Minnesota to Bennett and Pearl Johnson. He passed away peacefully Sunday, September 28, 2014. Douglas was raised on a farm near Norseland, Minnesota, attended country grade school through 8th grade and graduated from St. Peter high school in 1953. He graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1957 and while a senior, married Carol Hanson on December 28, 1956. He went on to the University of Minnesota and graduated in engineering in 1960. He was employed as a civil engineer for 10 years before joining 3M company in St. Paul for 35 years. He is survived by his wife Carol and their 5 children, Jeffrey, Jon, Eric, Elizabeth, and Naomi. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 brothers, Berland of Sacramento, CA and Dennis of Litchfield, MN. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 11:00 am with visitation 1 hour prior at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. Private graveside service Norseland Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, Norseland Church, St. Peter and the Alzheimer's Association. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 morrisnilsen.com