With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Vernon Robert Johnsen Jr. of Carlton, Minnesota, born in Duluth, Minnesota, who passed away on December 27, 2022 at the age of 64. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his mother Irene Johnsen. He is survived by : his father Vernon Sr. Johnsen; his wife Marilu Dupuis; his children, Vernon III Johnsen (Jenny) and Bettina Johnsen (Kenny Budreau); his grandchildren, Logan Johnsen, Bella Forneris, Delia Forneris, Keilani Northbird and Emmit Johnsen; his siblings, Jocelyn Kloepfer, Ardus Baumgartner, Theresa Wallace (Bob) and Mike Johnsen; and his pets, Daisy Mae, Gus and Jak. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Atkins-Northland Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Report this obituary

Edit this obituary Report this obituary Authorize the original obituary

Photos

Add a photo

Light a candle

Illuminate their memory

Give a memorial tree

Plant a tree

Family tree

Brought to you by

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Vernon Robert Johnsen Jr.’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

2 people wrote a message from the heart

January 3, 2023

Dean L Nelson wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Vernon Robert Johnsen Jr., May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.”

December 31, 2022

Jeff Svedahl wrote a sympathy message

“Vern had more of an impact on my life than any person other than my parents. He was a great guy and an even better coach. When he first met me as my track coach I was in the ninth grade. It was a time in my life where I was about as low as a person can get. I was also the slowest runner on the team. My ability didn’t seem to matter to Vern, and he treated me the same as everyone else. He was kind, respectful, funny, supportive and always ready to listen. The way he treated me literally ch”