Marlene Ann Johnson, age 74 passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.  She was born on April 2, 1948 in Monroe, WI the daughter of Melvin and Arlene (Webber) Schneider.  Marlene graduated from New Glarus High School in 1966.  On June 9, 1967 she was united in marriage to Donald B. Johnson at Swiss United Church of Christ in New Glarus, where Marlene has been a lifelong member.  Marlene first worked at Gibco in Madison and then Chalet Cheese Co-Op for fifteen years before working at Jim's Foods and then Union Bank & Trust in Belleville until retiring.  Marlene and Don traveled throughout the Midwest and Western States, and she had a special place in her heart for times spent in Northern Wisconsin.  They also showcased their woodworking and crafting talents at many area craft shows over the years.

Marlene is survived by her husband Don, sister Melva (David) Genschaw, sisters-in-law Carol (Ken) Zimmerman and Karon (Vern) Quam, nieces Melodie (Dan) Ace and Angela (Wylie) Lawrence, nephews Charlie (Camie) Andrews, Matthew (Emily) Zimmerman, and David (Opal) Quam, great-nieces Alexis, Amara, Ava, and Genevieve, and great-nephews Alexander, Micah, and Mitch.

She was preceded in death by her parents and father-in-law and mother-in-law Burlie and Madeline Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022 at the Swiss United Church of Christ, 18 Fifth Ave., New Glarus, WI with Rev. Pat Pluss officiating.  Burial will be in the Swiss Church Cemetery, New Glarus, WI.

A visitation will precede the funeral service from 10:00 a.m. until time of services on Friday, August 19, 2022 at the Swiss United Church of Christ in New Glarus.

The Becker-Beal Funeral Home of Belleville is assisting the family.