Ralph Stanley Johnson, 88, passed away gracefully on Tuesday, January 16th while residing at CentraCare Care Center in Willmar. In his early 80’s, Ralph met the challenges of Parkinson’s Dementia
Ralph Stanley Johnson, 88, passed away gracefully on Tuesday, January 16th while residing at CentraCare Care Center in Willmar. In his early 80’s, Ralph met the challenges of Parkinson’s Dementia and its effect on his mind, his greatest gift, with courage. He was surrounded by his loving family with whom he was able to acknowledge the quality of his life with them prior to his passing. He had previously stated that his “mission in life was to do something meaningful.” He more than accomplished this dream and life goal.
David Nordlie, 87, formerly of Bemidji, passed away on December 18th, 2023 in Bonney Lake, WA. David grew up in Litchfield, MN. After graduating high school, he attended the Lutheran Bible Institute, where he met his wife, Joy. They married the following year and celebrated their 67th anniversary this past September. His academic pursuits led him to earn a Bachelor’s degree from Augsburg College, a Master’s degree from the University of Minnesota and a Doctorate from the University of Nebraska. His love of northern Minnesota led him to accept a position at Bemidji State University, where he spent 29 years as a professor of Sociology, serving as department chair most of those years. When he wasn’t teaching, he loved spending time outdoors with his family, fishing, camping and cross-country skiing.
(Alexandria, MN) The Senior College Winter Program will explore The Future of Food: The Rapidly Evolving Field of Cellular Agriculture on January 16, 18, 23, and 25 from 3:15-5:00 p.m. at