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Leonard Johnson

September 13, 1923 — July 30, 2020

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Leonard J. Johnson, age 96, of Cottage Grove, passed away on July 30, 2020.

He was born in Comfrey, MN on September 13, 1923. Leonard enjoyed gambling, fishing and playing Solitaire and Kings Corner.

He preceded in death by his wife, Blanche; son, Lenny, Kevin and David; brother, Lester and Herb; sister, Alice and Arlene.

Leonard is survived by his children, DeWayne, Christine, Debbie, Cheryl, Karen, Ken, Mike, Tim, Dan; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Visitation 12-3 PM, Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Kok Funeral Home, Cottage Grove, MN. Graveside service at 9 AM, Friday, August 7, 2020 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN with military honors.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, August 6, 2020

12:00 - 3:00 pm (Central time)

Kok Funeral Home - Cottage Grove

7676 80th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

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Graveside Service

Friday, August 7, 2020

Starts at 9:00 am (Central time)

Kok Funeral Home & Cremation Service- SPP

1201 Portland Ave, St. Paul Park, MN 55071

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