JohnsonFamily2/19/24 - Person Sheet
JohnsonFamily2/19/24 - Person Sheet
Birth18 Apr 1886, Valparaiso, Saunders Co, Nebraska
Death26 Dec 1972, Conway, Faulkner, AR307
BurialCrestlawn, Conway, AR
OccupationMD, Family Practice
EducationNebraska Weslean Uni, Lincoln, NE And Michigan Uni, Lansing, MI. 1910-Bookkeeper At Flour Mill.
FatherAlbert Litle Johnson I (1864-1948)
MotherHarriot (Hattie) Elizabeth Patmore (1861-1947)
Spouses
Birth17 Jun 1890, Lavaca, Cherry, Nebraska
Death17 Feb 1988, Conway, Faulkner Co, AR
Burial19 Feb 1988, Crestlawn Cem, Conway, Faulkner Co, AR
FatherJoel Wilson Crowe (1836-1914)
MotherKatherine Elizabeth “Kittie” House (1856-1939)
Family ID152
Marriage26 Jun 1908, Merriman, Cherry Co, Nebraska307
ChildrenAlbert Litle (1909-1978)
Rodney Karl (1911-1953)
Stephen (1912-1972)
Lois Margaret (1914-2000)
Merritt Litle (Hank) (1916-1990)
Donald Frederick (Duke) (1920-1972)
Mary Louise (1923-)
Notes for Rodney Knox Johnson M.D.
SSN-430-92-0047
1920 CENSUS shows he lived on Connecticut St. in Crete, NE. and was 33 yrs old. He was employed as an auditor for the Crete Mills.
Rodney received a BS from Nebraska Wesleyan about 1908 and attended the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan about 1924. He completed his medical degree requirements at Hauhamann Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a Homeopathy degree.
Dr. Rodney Knox Johnson went to Friend, Nebraska in 1927 to begin his medical practice, and retired in 1953.
He was a colorful and strong personality with very positive ideas. He lived at 419 Pine St, Friend, Nebraska, and his office was next door to the north. He practiced in a time great poverty and was often called upon to trade medical care for homegrown or homemade products. He didn't get rich from medicine and cared greatly for his patients. A significant inheritance from the sale of the Crete Mills allowed him to retire in the style he envisioned.
He was a Major in the army medical corps in WWII and served at Fort Roots, Arkansas.
After his retirement in 1953, Doctor and Dolly (Mary Louise) moved to a farm near Beaverfork Lake, north of Conway, Arkansas. He built a custom retirement home and started a tree farm.
His primary hobby was retriever training. His Black Laborador Retreiver, Gunner, won many championships for many years.
Lois Johnson lived in Ann Arbor 1921 to 1927
The Crete News
70 YEARS AGO (June 5, 1921)
R.K. Johnson left for Ann Arbor, Michigan, Monday, where he will take a four-year medical course. His family will remain here until fall.1483
Dr. R.K. Johnson and Dr. Frank Hamilton hosted the Fillmore-Saline Medical Society with doctors present from eleven surrounding towns; ten guest doctors were present. From the Friend Sentinel Jul 11, 1931.1483
The Crete News
Jan 23, 1931
Appointment of Capt. Rodey K.Johnson of Friend as commanding officer of the 166th hospital company,
110th Medical regiment, Nebraska National Guard, was announced Saturday by Attorney General Paul.1483
Dr. R. K. Johnson showed moving pictures of the Republican River flood of May and June 1935, to the Junior and Senior high school students. Dr. Johnson worked as chief medical officer of the National Guard in the flood district. From The Friend Sentinel, Mar 19, 1936.1483
A Carnival Lawn Social was held Friday evening by the Epworth League of the Methodist Church, on the church lawn. Doctor Johnson consented to show moving pictures he had taken, and also games, shows and a program was planned. From The Friend Sentinel, Jun 18 1936.1483
Dr. R. K. Johnson showed moving pictures of the Friend Red Cross swimming classes of 1937, at the Plaza Theater. From the Friend Sentinel, June 9, 1938.1483
1920 CENSUS shows he lived on Connecticut St. in Crete, NE. and was 33 yrs old. He was employed as an auditor for the Crete Mills.
Rodney received a BS from Nebraska Wesleyan about 1908 and attended the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan about 1924. He completed his medical degree requirements at Hauhamann Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a Homeopathy degree.
Dr. Rodney Knox Johnson went to Friend, Nebraska in 1927 to begin his medical practice, and retired in 1953.
He was a colorful and strong personality with very positive ideas. He lived at 419 Pine St, Friend, Nebraska, and his office was next door to the north. He practiced in a time great poverty and was often called upon to trade medical care for homegrown or homemade products. He didn't get rich from medicine and cared greatly for his patients. A significant inheritance from the sale of the Crete Mills allowed him to retire in the style he envisioned.
He was a Major in the army medical corps in WWII and served at Fort Roots, Arkansas.
After his retirement in 1953, Doctor and Dolly (Mary Louise) moved to a farm near Beaverfork Lake, north of Conway, Arkansas. He built a custom retirement home and started a tree farm.
His primary hobby was retriever training. His Black Laborador Retreiver, Gunner, won many championships for many years.
Lois Johnson lived in Ann Arbor 1921 to 1927
The Crete News
70 YEARS AGO (June 5, 1921)
R.K. Johnson left for Ann Arbor, Michigan, Monday, where he will take a four-year medical course. His family will remain here until fall.1483
Dr. R.K. Johnson and Dr. Frank Hamilton hosted the Fillmore-Saline Medical Society with doctors present from eleven surrounding towns; ten guest doctors were present. From the Friend Sentinel Jul 11, 1931.1483
The Crete News
Jan 23, 1931
Appointment of Capt. Rodey K.Johnson of Friend as commanding officer of the 166th hospital company,
110th Medical regiment, Nebraska National Guard, was announced Saturday by Attorney General Paul.1483
Dr. R. K. Johnson showed moving pictures of the Republican River flood of May and June 1935, to the Junior and Senior high school students. Dr. Johnson worked as chief medical officer of the National Guard in the flood district. From The Friend Sentinel, Mar 19, 1936.1483
A Carnival Lawn Social was held Friday evening by the Epworth League of the Methodist Church, on the church lawn. Doctor Johnson consented to show moving pictures he had taken, and also games, shows and a program was planned. From The Friend Sentinel, Jun 18 1936.1483
Dr. R. K. Johnson showed moving pictures of the Friend Red Cross swimming classes of 1937, at the Plaza Theater. From the Friend Sentinel, June 9, 1938.1483