OBITUARY ASSIGNMENT
We have just finished discussing the life cycle and the various changes you experience at
each stage of life. To wrap up you will be writing your obituary as if you were elderly
and passed away. Let me stress, this is to be a REALISTIC, typed obituary of your
elder self including the following aspects:
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Date and place of birth
Name of parents
Schooling: level and where and when graduated
Details of family life: marriage, children (ages and spouses), current residence
Career: occupation and changes in career
Civic duty: clubs, organizations
Passions/interests in life
Death: date and cause
Burial info: what kind, where , donations or memorial
You can leave out survivors information. I expect you to put some thought into how you
want to be remembered and what you hope to accomplish in your life. I have included an
example.
Rest in peace!
Mr. Johnson
OBITUARY ASSIGNMENT
We have just finished discussing the life cycle and the various changes you experience at
each stage of life. To wrap up you will be writing your obituary as if you were elderly
and passed away. Let me stress, this is to be a REALISTIC, typed obituary of your
elder self including the following aspects:
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Date and place of birth
Name of parents
Schooling: level and where and when graduated
Details of family life: marriage, children (ages and spouses), current residence
Career: occupation and changes in career
Civic duty: clubs, organizations
Passions/interests in life
Death: date and cause
Burial info: what kind, where , donations or memorial
You can leave out survivors information. I expect you to put some thought into how you
want to be remembered and what you hope to accomplish in your life. I have included an
example.
Rest in peace!
Mr. Johnson
Brian Ernest Johnson was born May 18, 1968, to Evan and Marge Johnson at the
Stevens Point hospital. He moved to Shawano at age 5 where he resided until
graduating from Shawano High School in 1986.
Brian attended UW Stevens Point where he earned a BA in Sociology and Criminology
and earned the Outstanding Sociology Senior upon graduation. After graduation
Brian moved to Atlanta, GA for a short time before returning to his hometown of
Shawano to teach at Shawano High School. Brian started his teaching career in
Shawano in 1991 where he taught for 40 years, earning teacher of the year in 2008
and 2018. During those years Brian was highly involved in the athletic programs,
having been a 3 sport athlete himself in high school. He coached football for 12
years, serving as head coach for 3 years. Brian’s true passion lay in the softball
program where he coached for 19 years, 16 years as head coach. In 2002 he led the
Shawano Hawks to their first state title in softball. Brian always had fond memories
of every team and every player he ever coached.
Brian married Kris Riesenberg, his wife of 54 years, in 1999. They had three
beautiful daughters whom Brian was immensely proud of; Heather (age 58),
Taylor(age 46) and Allison(age 43). Brian was very proud of his contributions in the
Shawano Booster Club where he served on the board of directors for 35 years. It
was Brian who came up with the idea of the Booster Club Jamboree which has been
a much anticipated event in Shawano each year. In addition, Brian gave much of his
time working with the Shawano youth softball program where he was always willing
to give his time to help the kids. In retirement Brian enjoyed pursuing his passions
of golf and travel. His sense of adventure was evident in the variety of places he
dragged Kris off to- from his favorite campsite in Minoquoa, to hiking in Norway, to
ziplining in Costa Rica.
The highlights of Brian’s life include great times hunting with his friends, amazing
vacations in the Caribbean with family and unforgettable friends, cherished times
"Up North" camping, wonderful family trips to Disney with his daughters and their
families, and spending time on the golf course with his beautiful wife.
Brian died in a tragic camping accident in Ely, Colorado on July 20, 2048 at age 80.
Brian touched the lives of many people over the years. While he was never short on
opinions, he was a trusted friend to many, a loving father and his wife’s constant
companion. The family wishes to thank Brian’s vast circle of family and friends for
their outpouring of support.
Join us as we celebrate the life of Brian Ernest Johnson on Monday, July 27, 2048
with an Irish wake on Friday night at the County Clare Inn from 4pm to 10pm.
Attendees are asked to bring stories and pictures of favorite times with Brian. There
will be no burial as Brian’s wish was to be cremated.
Kris requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made out to St. Jude’s Hospital or
the Shawano Booster Club.