Gloria Mae Johnson

Gloria Mae Johnson, age 86, of Appleton, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 24, 2024, at Appleton Area Health – Hospital. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Appleton City Cemetery. Zniewski Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Gloria Mae Johnson was born April 20, 1938, the daughter of Gilbert and Gitta Karen (Gresseth) Ulstad. She was baptized May 22, 1938, at Borgund Lutheran Church in rural Madison, Minnesota. She was also confirmed at Borgund Lutheran Church October 19, 1952.

Gloria grew up in the Appleton area, attending Appleton Elementary and graduating from Appleton High School. On January 2, 1960, Gloria married Curtis Benhart Johnson at Borgund Lutheran Church. She worked many jobs. She spent four years at Cargill Grain Company in Minneapolis, owned a newspaper in Halstad, Minnesota, for six years, and owned the Appleton Press for 23 years.

Gloria enjoyed crafting, crocheting, quilting, working on puzzles, and visiting with her family (especially her grandson Nathan) and friends.

Gloria is survived by her daughter Karen (Randy) Rugroden of Albert Lea, MN, grandson Nathan Rugroden (Ranelle Irwin) of Rochester, MN, brother Gillman Ulstad of Appleton, MN, and many relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Curtis Johnson, daughters Mary Johnson and Carrie Johnson, grandson Tony Rugroden, parents Gilbert and Gitta Ulstad, parents-in-law Bennie and Carrie Johnson, brothers Gaylord Ulstad and Alan Ulstad, and sister Carol Hipple.

Blessed be the memory of Gloria Mae Johnson.