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In Memory Of

Emerson M. Johnson, age 52 of Helena

May 12, 1967 – March 12, 2020

Emerson Michael Johnson was born on May 12, 1967 in Silver Spring, Maryland to Susan Hermann Johnson and Emerson Aubrey Johnson Jr. He spent the first 13 years of his life in Maryland and Boulder Colorado. Emerson, his mother and Grandmother Eleanor F. Hermann and stepfather Kenneth W. Forrest moved to Montana where he attended Capital High and the University of Montana in Missoula, Mt. He worked for many years until the time of his death for the Department of Justice in Helena, Mt. He was very active in little league football and was a Broncos fan.

Emerson is survived by his mother Susan Hermann Johnson, his cousin Martha Jane LeGere of Ashville, NC, and many friends in Maryland and Montana.

At Emerson’s request no services are planned, but memorials in his name can be sent to Lewis and Clark Humane Society,  2112 E Custer Ave, Helena, MT 59602 and the ASPCA at www.aspca.org/donate.

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  1. Terri Kunz says

    April 1, 2020 at 1:13 pm

    Blessings to you Susan..sorry for your loss.

  2. Harold Owens says

    April 2, 2020 at 10:54 am

    Hey Susan sorry to hear about your son he was a great man to be around love his sense
    Of humor

  3. Rob says

    April 2, 2020 at 8:26 pm

    Mike you will be Missed You and I were of the few Redskins fans in Montana.
    And singing karaoke together was a blast. as well as the times we spent hanging out at O’tooles throwing darts.
    So Long MIKE.
    Susan I am sorry for your loss He will be missed by Many as he was a very good hearted soul.

  4. Rubin J. Ackerman says

    April 3, 2020 at 9:15 am

    I’m going to miss you, my friend.
    We shared many good laughs together.
    RIP, EMJ.

  5. Kristy says

    April 3, 2020 at 8:55 pm

    Greetings Friends of Mike Emerson,
    Mike was loved by many and was generous with his time and attention to his friends, including the boys he coached in football. These are difficult times and Mike would be the calm voice of reason and he is missed dearly. When things are better, we will have a celebration of Mike’s life. I am collecting stories and pictures for the event. Please email your contact information and any pictures or stories you would like to share to edelweissforever52@gmail.com

  6. Pat says

    April 4, 2020 at 12:21 pm

    Dan,our family’s thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
    We are fondly remembering the good old days in East Helena and especially the Korner Bar!
    We sure would have loved Donna had we known her she sounded fun, smart, and wonderful!

    The Bolstad families

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