Passed away on July 14, 2025, at her home in Bloomington at the age of 94.

Born December 1, 1930, in Minneapolis Minnesota.

Loving wife of William R Johnson whom she married in 1951

Loving Mother of four boys Dale, David, Greg and Gary Johnson

Karen grew up in south Minneapolis and lived at just two addresses near the corner of 48th and Clinton Ave for over 75 years. As a child she attended Field Elementary, Ramsey Junior High and Washburn High School. As an adult she worked at Field Elementary as a school aide for over 10 years. She then began a career as a bank teller at the Norwest Bank on 47th and Chicago Ave. She loved the neighborhood where she grew up and lived and was well liked by many friends and neighbors in that area. In 2006 Karen moved to Applewood Point in Bloomington where she made many new friends and memories.

Karen always enjoyed being active by walking around the lakes in south Minneapolis as well as biking. Some of her fondest memories were taking Elderhostel bike trips all over Europe with the good friends that she made along the way.

In her later years, just being with family and enjoying time together made Karen very happy.

Preceded in death by:

Parents Clarence Wiggins and Myrl Wheelock Wiggins

Brother David Wiggins

Sister Barbara Wiggins Vieburg

Husband William R Johnson

Son Dale R Johnson

Survived by:

Son David W Johnson of Maple Grove MN

Son Greg A Johnson and wife Dianna Marrs Johnson of Bloomington MN

Son Gary B Johnson of San Diego CA

Daughter in law Connie Merrill Johnson of Bloomington MN

Celebration of Life Open House: 

Friday, October 10, 2025, 11- 2PM at First Memorial Funeral Chapel 4343 Nicollet Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55409