Ardell Johnson

Ardell Johnson, 90, Manvel, North Dakota, died Monday, July 23, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, as a result of a car accident.

Ardell was born December 17, 1927 at Manvel to John and Louise (Branvold) Johnson.  He attended school at Manvel and was baptized and confirmed at Middle Grove Lutheran Church. 

Ardell farmed his entire life in Ferry Township, Grand Forks County, either on his own land or working for other farmers.  Even when he was no longer farming he continued to be a steward of the land by mowing and maintaining his own yard as well as that of the homeplace where he grew up.  Ardell loved going to auctions where he would visit and have lunch with longtime friends.  

Ardell is survived by special friends, Terry and Muriel Stadstad, and Wade and Erin Stadstad, as well as many cousins and family friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, LaVerne Thompson; and brothers, Vern, LeRoy, and John, Jr.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2018 in Middle Grove Church, Rural Mekinock, ND, with visitation one hour prior to the service in the church. Interment will be in Middle Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery.   Memorials are preferred to Middle Grove Church.