Sally A. Johnson

Sally A. Johnson, 84, of Wittenberg, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Sally was born May 17, 1936, in Mattoon, the daughter of Marion “M.P.” and Elizabeth (Swan) White.

Sally met the man of her dreams at a dance doing the circle two-step. He then asked her to dance to “The Blueskirt Waltz” and that was it – it was love at first sight.

On May 14, 1955, Sally was united in marriage to Harold “Bill” Johnson at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wittenberg. He preceded her in death on May 7, 2006. Even though his Alzheimer’s was quite advanced, at their 50th wedding anniversary, Bill took her in his arms and danced to that waltz. We are sure they are dancing it once again.

Sally loved with her whole heart — her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many friends. She treated anyone she met like family. She loved life.

Sally worked hard her whole life raising four little girls and working side by side with Bill. Sally proudly worked for Nueske Meats for over 30 years. She started at the original plant, worked at the new store and, to her delight, worked at the antique store until her retirement.

Sally loved to bake. Her house always smelled wonderful, and the freezer was always full of molasses, chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies. She loved to sew and found that sewing clothes for her little girls was both rewarding and relaxing.

Sally is survived by her children, Betsy (Darrell) Juedes, of Tomahawk, Patti Teske, of Wittenberg, Connie (Carl) Kakes, of Antigo, and Jan (Mark) Wormuth, of Wittenberg; 13 grandchildren, Casey (Lisa) Hersant, Elizabeth Hersant, Andra (Alberto Casas) Teske, Brett (Becca) Teske, Jerry Buck, Erin (Dan) Wick, Sam (Bobbi) Wilson, Katie (Benny) Rickun, Paul Kakes, Kailey Alfhiem, Katie Wormuth, Karlyn (Skyler Rindt) Wormuth and Kendal Wormuth; 13 great-grandchildren, Philip and Brieanne Wick, Isla and Ivan Hersant, Adaline, Evelyn and Levi Juedes, Bailey Bruce, Owen Teske, Zander Buck, Jack Rickun, Addison Griffin and Lennon Rindt; siblings, Sandy (Dale) Goeman and Richard (Mary Lu) White, both of Antigo; and sisters-in-law, Pat White, of Antigo, and Dorothy White of Cloverleaf Lakes; as well as many other relatives and friends and her loyal companion, Lulu.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; a daughter, Larae; a son, Edward; two brothers, Karl and Dale; and a son-in-law, Michael Hersant.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. The Rev. Sharon Fox Bogen officiated. Burial was in the parish cemetery.

Memories and messages of support may be shared at www.schmidtschulta.com.