Grace Johnson

Grace Mildred Johnson was born on August 1, 1927 in Willmar, the daughter of John and Esther (Anderson) Engstrom. She grew up in Willmar and graduated from Willmar High School in 1945. She continued her education at teacher's training in Litchfield. She was united in marriage to Vernice Johnson on August 28, 1948, at Salem Covenant Church. They were happily married for one month shy of 75 years, before his death on July 17, 2023. The couple dairy farmed until retirement, when they enjoyed wintering in Texas.

She was an active member of Salem Covenant Church where she served as a deaconess, was part of the Women's Ministry, and taught Sunday School and Bible School. She was a faithful mother and Christian role model to her five children, extending down to her great grandchildren. She enjoyed embroidering, gardening, canning, sewing clothes for her family, and especially quilting, making numerous quilts through the years.