Virginia H. Johnson, 99, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 in her home.
Virginia was born in Racine on August 15, 1923 to the late Emil and Edith (nee: Clope) Peterka. She graduated from William Horlick High School. On October 20, 1945 she was united in marriage to Cornel C. Johnson. Together they traveled extensively throughout the United States, every state except Hawaii.
Virginia was a strong matriarch with a great sense of humor. She enjoyed shopping and loved dogs.
She is survived by her daughter Susan (Tom) Goodrich; her grandchildren; Jill Josepowicz, Eric (Cassie) Weaseman, Trevor (Carol) Jensen, Dana (David) Church, Drake Johnson, Amber Tumpach, Kelly Johnson, Whitney Johnson, Leighanne Johnson and Nicole Johnson; her great-grandchildren: Kayli, Christina, Taylor, Emily, Alyssa, Ayva, Olivia, Lily, Claire, Emma, Lauren, Porter, Ryker, and Everett; and her great great-grandchild Ezekiel.
In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Cornel; her daughter Sally Weaseman and her son Dan Johnson.
Funeral Services for Virginia will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Purath-Strand Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Country Haven Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.