Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy J. Johnson, 48, of Waukon died Sunday, August 27, 2023 at his home. A prayer service was held Tuesday, September 5 at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon with Fr. John Moser officiating. Private family graveside services were held at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon.

Jeremy Joe Johnson was born September 29, 1974 in Waukon, the son of Virgil and Kathryn “Kay” (Cunningham) Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Jeremy attended St. Patrick Catholic School, graduated from Waukon High School in 1993, and attended Vermilion Community College in Ely, MN, where he received a degree in forestry.

Jeremy worked as an independent carpenter for area contractors for several years. He was very instrumental in starting Sportsmen’s Unlimited in Waukon, which his brother, Justin, currently owns and operates.

Jeremy loved spending time outdoors, fishing, hunting and kayaking with his son, Breydon. He enjoyed racing, especially in the Decorah Speedway pits working on his father’s car along with Justin.

Survivors include his son, Breydon Johnson of Shelby, NC; his parents, Virgil and Kay Johnson of Waukon; a sister, Angie (Dan) Scoville of De Soto, WI; a brother, Justin (Kimberly) Johnson of Waukon; his nieces and nephews, Kenzie (Jake) Beyer, Emily (Austin) Cade, Alex Scoville, and Ava, Greyson and Everly Johnson; a great-nephew, Beckham Beyer; and several uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leo and Lavon Cunningham and Roger and Norma Johnson.

Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.