Obituary of Morten A. Johannesen

GREENVILLE – Morten A. Johannesen, 96, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at his residence after a brief illness. Born in Norway on July 26, 1917, he was son of the late Johannes and Anna Thorbjornsen Johannesen. He came to America at age 8 with his family and they settled in Brooklyn. Following school, Mr. Johannesen worked with his father, installing parquet floors. He then became a machinist and was a partner in a metal fabrication business with locations in Manhattan and the Bronx. Mr. Johannesen moved to Greenville in 1964 and joined his brothers in the ownership and operation of Royal Metal Products, Inc. in Surprise, retiring at age 80. He was a member of the Sons of Norway. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Brambo Johannesen; three sons, Steven (late Rose), Robert (Marianne), and David (Jane) Johannesen; four grandchildren, Andrew, Eric, Christopher and Alissa Johannesen; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by all of his siblings, Karl, Thomas, John, Andrew, Bjarne and Evelyn Johannesen, Margot Haukom and Judith Eilertsen. A memorial service will be conducted on Friday, March 7 at 10 a.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Cairo. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Community Hospice of Columbia/Greene, or to Resurrection Lutheran Church, will be appreciated. Light a candle at ajcunninghamfh.com.