Mathilda "Rose" Johnson (nee Dufour)

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mathilda "Rose" Johnson on October 9, 2024. Rose was born on August 14, 1932, in Saint Paul, MN, and peacefully passed away from natural causes at the age of 92.

Rose and Dick met in grade school. She said she loved him from the first day they met, and they were married for 68 years. They spent the majority of their life together and raised their family in Fridley. They have spent the last 8 years at Bel Rae Senior Living in Mounds View.

Rose was very creative and enjoyed crochet, embroidery, ceramics, and drawing. She was a talented seamstress who made clothes for her daughters. She loved the holidays and decorating her home for the seasons, especially Christmas. Rose and Dick loved to play cards and board games with their family and friends. She was a stay at home mom and participated in her community as an election judge for the city of Fridley for many years. Rose was a member of St. William's Catholic Church in Fridley where she taught religion classes.

Rose was a beloved wife to Richard "Dick" Johnson and a devoted mother to her children, Richard Jr. (Carol Burnett), Rosanne Eggert, Rachelle Bengston (Steve), Reed (Mara), Renee Wolff (Thomas), Robyn. She found great joy in her family, cherishing every moment spent with them. Rose was a marvelous cook, and her home was filled with warmth and delicious aromas. Her cooking brought her loved ones together around the dinner table.

In her leisure time, Rose delighted in the simple pleasures of life. Whether it was participating in lively games of bingo, testing her luck at the casino, or savoring meals at her favorite restaurants, she always found happiness in these moments of respite.

Rose was preceded in death by parents, John Dufour, Mathilda Dufour, her brother John Dufour Jr., her sisters Shirley Plumbo and Lois Belmore, and son-in-law Brian Eggert.

Rose is survived by her beloved husband, her sister, Jacqueline Willsch, her adoring children and her grandchildren, Emy, Jenni, Tim, Ellen, Paige, Tyler, Jordan, Bryce, Olivia, Isabella, Alex, Josh, Sam Farren, Luca, and 13 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild and many extended family and friends. 

The family of Rose Johnson would like to extend their gratitude to the staff and care team of Bel Rae Senior Living and Grace Hospice. 

Rose's family will honor her memory with a private family gathering.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Parkinson's Foundation.