Margaret "Peggy" Johnson

Margaret Caroline Abel Johnson (nee Spomer), age 90, passed away on May 7, 2024 in Coon Rapids MN. She was born February 7, 1934 in Wadena Minnesota, and spent her early years living with her family in Ottertail, MN. The family moved to Watertown, MN, where she graduated as Salutatorian from high school in1952. She then attended Concordia St Paul and was a cheerleader, teacher assistant in the science department, and in the homecoming court. She earned an associate degree in education from Concordia College, St. Paul in 1954. She taught two years in Janesville, MN before moving to Chicago where she taught at Zion Lutheran School. There she met and married Carlyle Abel. They married on June 25, 1960, moved to Clarendon Hills, IL, and had two daughters. She taught preschool at Zion Lutheran School in Hinsdale for several years. Carlyle and Margaret were married for 31 years. In June of 2000, she married Rev. James Johnson, a former classmate from Concordia, and moved back to MN.

Margaret was a talented musician, playing both piano and organ, and enjoyed singing in choirs and directing choirs and musicals. She also delivered meals on wheels, was a gifted seamstress, and an avid gardener. She loved cooking and entertaining friends and family in her home and was active in various ministries in her churches, including serving as a Stephen minister. Her Christian faith was visible in all that she did, and the driving force in her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. John and Kathryn (nee Schamber) Spomer, husband Carlyle Abel, husband Rev. James Johnson, and sister-in-law Carla Spomer.

She is survived by her siblings, Rev. Dr Herbert Spomer, Rev. Dr Arthur (Connie) Spomer, Lois (Rev. Dr. Wayne) Lehrer, and Rev. Dr. Charles (Christine) Spomer; her daughters, Kristen (Rev. Mark) Stapleton, Judy (Scott) Reynolds; step-daughters Cindy Johnson, Pam Johnson, Kim (Tom) Stever, and Kristen Walker (Rob Macintosh); 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be at 11 am on May 31, 2024 with visitation from 10-11. Family of Christ Lutheran Church 16345 Polk St NE Ham Lake MN 55304

Memorials preferred to Concordia University St Paul