Ardis Rosalie Johnson, the sixth and youngest daughter of Arthur and Ella Jungferman was born March 9, 1924 at Battle Creek, Iowa. She passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the Accura Healthcare of Stanton, Stanton, Iowa at the age of 95 years, 5 months and 25 days.

Ardis was raised in Battle Creek. She graduated in 1941 from Battle Creek High School and then attended Iowa Teachers College at Cedar Falls, Iowa, where she graduated in l943. She taught school for 7 years at Mallard, Sibley and Des Moines, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska. Ardis was united in marriage to Duane Andy Johnson on June 17, 1950 at Omaha, Nebraska, they made their home in Red Oak. They made their home on their farm in 1960 and she lived there until 2007, when she moved into Red Oak. Ardis was a great support to her husband Andy, especially during the years they owned J. D. Oil Company. She loved her four children "all the same" being very involved in their lives, attending all sporting events and school activities. Ardis was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, serving as chairperson for her circle, showing up for workdays and helping wherever needed. Ardis enjoyed people, if you didn't know her when she sat down next to you, you soon would. Whoever she was with, had fun with her cheerful attitude and love of life. Her love for her children was also seen and felt by her commitment to the Montgomery County Family YMCA. Ardis had a keen eye for decorating her house and making it a warm home. She enjoyed being outdoors among her flower beds, bird watching and was quite a Yahtzee player. Ardis was a past member of the Order of Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Andy on August 13, 2000; five sisters: Elouise, Lavonne, Rhea, Delores and Marcie.

Ardis is survived by four children: Steven Lee Johnson of Versailles, MO, Michael Duane Johnson of Ft. Wayne, IN, Nancy Jo Zolck and husband Dennis of Arlington, NE and Edward William Johnson of Phoenix, AZ; other relatives and friends.

May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.

Funeral Service will be held

Friday, September 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

At Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak

Burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak.

Rev. Jennifer Yeske, Officiating

Visitation with the family present on Thursday evening, September 12, 2019 at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Memorials to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or Montgomery County Family YMCA

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.