Verne C. Johnson (1925 – 2012) was an American politician and lawyer. Johnson was born in

St. Peter, Minnesota St. Peter is a city in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States. It is 10 miles north of the Mankato – North Mankato metropolitan area. The population was 12,066 at the 2020 census. St. Peter is the county seat of Nicollet County and home ...

. He graduated from Southwest High School in

Minneapolis, Minnesota Minneapolis () is the largest city in Minnesota, United States, and the county seat of Hennepin County. The city is abundant in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls. Minneapolis has its origins ...

. Johnson served in the United States Army during World War II. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota in 1948 and his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1951. He worked for General Mills and served on the staff of United States Representative Walter Judd. Johnson served in the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1953 and 1954 and was a Republican.Verne C. Johnson-obituary
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1925 births 2012 deaths People from St. Peter, Minnesota Military personnel from Minnesota University of Minnesota alumni University of Minnesota Law School alumni Minnesota lawyers General Mills people Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives 20th-century American lawyers {{Minnesota-politician-stub