Today, all of Crete sincerely mourns the passing of a good friend, a splendid citizen, and foremost business associate. Along with the Crete Mills, A.L. Johnson was a Crete institution, and his sudden, unexpected demise yesterday morning came as a shock to the local community, as well as the entire state. He will long be remembered, not alone for his business ability and success, but for his many benefactions. He was a liberal contributor to the church, Wesleyan University, and all worthy causes.
Albert Litle Johnson, youngest son of Andrew Johnson and Mary Ann Litle, was born in Albany, Wisconsin on June 19, 1864 and died suddenly at his home in Crete, Nebraska on May 5, 1948, aged 83 years, 10 months, and 16 days. He came with his family to Nebraska territory in 1865 and settled on Oak Creek, near Valparaiso, Nebraska.
He attended York Academy, Burlington Business College, and the University of Nebraska. In 1883 he worked for a few months at the Crete Mills but soon returned to Valparaiso where he served as cashier of his brother's bank. On January 1, 1888 he returned to Crete, where he was engaged in the milling business until his death. In 1895 he was made General Manager and became President when the Crete Mills was incorporated in 1901. On January 1, 1948 after 60 years of continuous service, he was elected Chairman of the Board.
In 1904 he moved to University Place so that his children could attend Nebraska Wesleyan University and returned to Crete in 1922.
He was a member of the Methodist Church, the Nebraska State Historical Society, Sons of the American Revolution, the Masonic Lodge, and the Omaha Grain Exchange.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. M.J. States of Lander, Wyoming; three sons, Dr. Rodney K. Johnson of Friend; Port A. Johnson of Miami Beach, Florida; and B.L. Johnson of Crete; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth J. Stancliff of Los Angeles, California; 15 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
He was deeply interested in education and for over fifty years was a member of the Board of Trustees of Nebraska Wesleyan University and President of that board for over 30 years. He served on the National Board of Education of the Methodist Church for a number of years and until his death was active in church and civic affairs.
Caption under the picture -- Albert Litle Johnson passed away suddenly from a heart attack at his home, 1112 Grove Ave., about nine o'clock yesterday afternoon. He had been confined to the house for a week or more, but there was nothing about his health condition to cause apprehension. Last rites will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday with Rev. Lloyd H. Rising, pastor of First Methodist Church, University Place and Rev. Bert A. Bessire, pastor of Grace Methodist Church, Crete, officiating. Dudley O. Aller will sing for this last service accompanied at the organ by Philip Sack. Interment at Riverside Cemetery.
Crete Stores to Close -- Thomas J. Aron, Mayor, announced Wednesday afternoon that all places of business would be closed Monday, May 10 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in final tribute to Mr. Johnson, a loyal friend and citizen.
Source: The Crete News, May 6, 1948
Albert Litle Johnson, youngest son of Andrew Johnson and Mary Ann Litle, was born in Albany, Wisconsin on June 19, 1864 and died suddenly at his home in Crete, Nebraska on May 5, 1948, aged 83 years, 10 months, and 16 days. He came with his family to Nebraska territory in 1865 and settled on Oak Creek, near Valparaiso, Nebraska.
He attended York Academy, Burlington Business College, and the University of Nebraska. In 1883 he worked for a few months at the Crete Mills but soon returned to Valparaiso where he served as cashier of his brother's bank. On January 1, 1888 he returned to Crete, where he was engaged in the milling business until his death. In 1895 he was made General Manager and became President when the Crete Mills was incorporated in 1901. On January 1, 1948 after 60 years of continuous service, he was elected Chairman of the Board.
In 1904 he moved to University Place so that his children could attend Nebraska Wesleyan University and returned to Crete in 1922.
He was a member of the Methodist Church, the Nebraska State Historical Society, Sons of the American Revolution, the Masonic Lodge, and the Omaha Grain Exchange.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. M.J. States of Lander, Wyoming; three sons, Dr. Rodney K. Johnson of Friend; Port A. Johnson of Miami Beach, Florida; and B.L. Johnson of Crete; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth J. Stancliff of Los Angeles, California; 15 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
He was deeply interested in education and for over fifty years was a member of the Board of Trustees of Nebraska Wesleyan University and President of that board for over 30 years. He served on the National Board of Education of the Methodist Church for a number of years and until his death was active in church and civic affairs.
Caption under the picture -- Albert Litle Johnson passed away suddenly from a heart attack at his home, 1112 Grove Ave., about nine o'clock yesterday afternoon. He had been confined to the house for a week or more, but there was nothing about his health condition to cause apprehension. Last rites will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday with Rev. Lloyd H. Rising, pastor of First Methodist Church, University Place and Rev. Bert A. Bessire, pastor of Grace Methodist Church, Crete, officiating. Dudley O. Aller will sing for this last service accompanied at the organ by Philip Sack. Interment at Riverside Cemetery.
Crete Stores to Close -- Thomas J. Aron, Mayor, announced Wednesday afternoon that all places of business would be closed Monday, May 10 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in final tribute to Mr. Johnson, a loyal friend and citizen.
Source: The Crete News, May 6, 1948
Today, all of Crete sincerely mourns the passing of a good friend, a splendid citizen, and foremost business associate. Along with the Crete Mills, A.L. Johnson was a Crete institution, and his sudden, unexpected demise yesterday morning came as a shock to the local community, as well as the entire state. He will long be remembered, not alone for his business ability and success, but for his many benefactions. He was a liberal contributor to the church, Wesleyan University, and all worthy causes.
Albert Litle Johnson, youngest son of Andrew Johnson and Mary Ann Litle, was born in Albany, Wisconsin on June 19, 1864 and died suddenly at his home in Crete, Nebraska on May 5, 1948, aged 83 years, 10 months, and 16 days. He came with his family to Nebraska territory in 1865 and settled on Oak Creek, near Valparaiso, Nebraska.
He attended York Academy, Burlington Business College, and the University of Nebraska. In 1883 he worked for a few months at the Crete Mills but soon returned to Valparaiso where he served as cashier of his brother's bank. On January 1, 1888 he returned to Crete, where he was engaged in the milling business until his death. In 1895 he was made General Manager and became President when the Crete Mills was incorporated in 1901. On January 1, 1948 after 60 years of continuous service, he was elected Chairman of the Board.
In 1904 he moved to University Place so that his children could attend Nebraska Wesleyan University and returned to Crete in 1922.
He was a member of the Methodist Church, the Nebraska State Historical Society, Sons of the American Revolution, the Masonic Lodge, and the Omaha Grain Exchange.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. M.J. States of Lander, Wyoming; three sons, Dr. Rodney K. Johnson of Friend; Port A. Johnson of Miami Beach, Florida; and B.L. Johnson of Crete; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth J. Stancliff of Los Angeles, California; 15 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
He was deeply interested in education and for over fifty years was a member of the Board of Trustees of Nebraska Wesleyan University and President of that board for over 30 years. He served on the National Board of Education of the Methodist Church for a number of years and until his death was active in church and civic affairs.
Caption under the picture -- Albert Litle Johnson passed away suddenly from a heart attack at his home, 1112 Grove Ave., about nine o'clock yesterday afternoon. He had been confined to the house for a week or more, but there was nothing about his health condition to cause apprehension. Last rites will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday with Rev. Lloyd H. Rising, pastor of First Methodist Church, University Place and Rev. Bert A. Bessire, pastor of Grace Methodist Church, Crete, officiating. Dudley O. Aller will sing for this last service accompanied at the organ by Philip Sack. Interment at Riverside Cemetery.
Crete Stores to Close -- Thomas J. Aron, Mayor, announced Wednesday afternoon that all places of business would be closed Monday, May 10 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in final tribute to Mr. Johnson, a loyal friend and citizen.
Source: The Crete News, May 6, 1948
Albert Litle Johnson, youngest son of Andrew Johnson and Mary Ann Litle, was born in Albany, Wisconsin on June 19, 1864 and died suddenly at his home in Crete, Nebraska on May 5, 1948, aged 83 years, 10 months, and 16 days. He came with his family to Nebraska territory in 1865 and settled on Oak Creek, near Valparaiso, Nebraska.
He attended York Academy, Burlington Business College, and the University of Nebraska. In 1883 he worked for a few months at the Crete Mills but soon returned to Valparaiso where he served as cashier of his brother's bank. On January 1, 1888 he returned to Crete, where he was engaged in the milling business until his death. In 1895 he was made General Manager and became President when the Crete Mills was incorporated in 1901. On January 1, 1948 after 60 years of continuous service, he was elected Chairman of the Board.
In 1904 he moved to University Place so that his children could attend Nebraska Wesleyan University and returned to Crete in 1922.
He was a member of the Methodist Church, the Nebraska State Historical Society, Sons of the American Revolution, the Masonic Lodge, and the Omaha Grain Exchange.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. M.J. States of Lander, Wyoming; three sons, Dr. Rodney K. Johnson of Friend; Port A. Johnson of Miami Beach, Florida; and B.L. Johnson of Crete; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth J. Stancliff of Los Angeles, California; 15 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
He was deeply interested in education and for over fifty years was a member of the Board of Trustees of Nebraska Wesleyan University and President of that board for over 30 years. He served on the National Board of Education of the Methodist Church for a number of years and until his death was active in church and civic affairs.
Caption under the picture -- Albert Litle Johnson passed away suddenly from a heart attack at his home, 1112 Grove Ave., about nine o'clock yesterday afternoon. He had been confined to the house for a week or more, but there was nothing about his health condition to cause apprehension. Last rites will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday with Rev. Lloyd H. Rising, pastor of First Methodist Church, University Place and Rev. Bert A. Bessire, pastor of Grace Methodist Church, Crete, officiating. Dudley O. Aller will sing for this last service accompanied at the organ by Philip Sack. Interment at Riverside Cemetery.
Crete Stores to Close -- Thomas J. Aron, Mayor, announced Wednesday afternoon that all places of business would be closed Monday, May 10 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in final tribute to Mr. Johnson, a loyal friend and citizen.
Source: The Crete News, May 6, 1948
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