Harvard resident, Elmer M. Johnson, 83, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at Harvard Rest Haven, Harvard, Nebraska.

Memorial services will be Tuesday, January 10, 2012; 11:00 A.M. at First United Methodist Church, Harvard with Pastor Dean Joy officiating. There will be no visitation; book signing will be Saturday, January 7, 2012; 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M., Monday, January 9, 2012; 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. at Butler Volland Funeral Home, and one hour prior to service at the church. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date.

Elmer was born April 28, 1928 in Chopin, Louisiana to John D. & Ollie (Nichols) Johnson. He served in the Armed Forces for a time. Elmer married Geraldine Brehm on October 17, 1945; to this marriage four children were born. He married Florence “Billie” (Holtz) Brehm on February 28, 1981 in Harvard, Nebraska. Elmer owned and operated J & C Oil Company in McCook, Nebraska, and ran a charter fishing business in Ingleside, Texas for a number of years.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Ray, W.L., James, and Roy; and two sisters, Anna and Rosie.

Survivors include:
Wife: Florence “Billie” Johnson – Harvard, NE
Daughters & Sons-in-law: Judy & Doug Johnson – Columbus, NE
    Janis & Dale Keasling – Maricopa, AZ
    Jacqueline Longe – Ozark, MO
Son & Daughter-in-law: Greg & Gladys Johnson – Columbus, NE
Step-Children & Spouses: Mitch & Kathy Brehm – Red Bluff, CA
    Tami & Rob Lipker – Harvard, NE
    Lonna & Bruce Hansen – Bixby, OK
Numerous Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, and Great-Great-Grandchildren
Nieces & Nephews