Jolene Ann Johnson

Jolene Ann Johnson, age 63, of Remsen, IA passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 at Fisch Funeral Home & Monument in Remsen, IA. Deacon Doug Heeren will officiate. There will be a visitation with family present beginning at 5 p.m. all at Fisch Funeral Home and Monument in Remsen.

Jolene was born October 18, 1960 to Eugene ‘Gene’ and Janet (Kunkel) Wurth in Remsen. Jolene was raised on the family farm and attended Remsen St. Mary's School, graduating in 1979. Jolene went to UNI and graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She then moved to Texas and was a teacher for 23 years. Jolene then moved back to Remsen.

Jolene enjoyed being with family and friends, going to the coast, camping and playing games.

Jolene leaves behind her children, Jeremy of Remsen IA, Nathan of LeMars IA, and McKenzie of Remsen IA, Her Mother, Janet Wurth of Remsen IA, 3 Grandchildren, nine siblings, Ron (Trish) Wurth, Ken (Michelle) Wurth, Pat (Laura) Wurth all of Remsen IA, Jacquie (Cliff) Hansen, Tim (Roxanne) Wurth all of LeMars IA, Chuck (Tracey) Wurth, Kathy Hanson, Karla (Lance) Pierce all of Remsen IA, Doug (Melissa) Wurth of Kingsley IA, Brother-in-law Jim Kelly Merriam, KS, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jolene was preceded in death by father Eugene ‘Gene’ Wurth and sister Diane Kelly.