Daniel A. "The Shizz!" Johnson

Johnson, Daniel A. "The Shizz!" Beloved husband, father, brother and friend, of Corcoran, passed away February 21, 2007, tragically at the age of 43. Daniel is one of 9 kids and was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence "Big Lar" Johnson. He is survived by his 2 year old son, Aiden; wife, Pam; mother, Gloria Johnson; and his extended family; brothers & sisters, Richard (Jane), Fred Loberg, Kathy (JD) Singleton, Tom (Terry), David "The Arm", Kristine, Lisa (Tom) Gearman, Tim (Candis); nieces & nephews; father-in-law & mother-in- law, Don & Diane Toner; brother-in- law, Don Toner (Jodi Howell), and his amazing circle of friends who already miss him dearly. Dan was born in Robbinsdale, MN, September 27, 1963 and was raised in Golden Valley. He enjoyed his time up north in the great outdoors of Minnesota where many family members and friends shared his laughter, hopes and dreams! Most recently, he reveled in his beautiful son, Aiden; his construction profession, and the thought of tinkering again in his dream home's workshop. He was a patient, loving, caring father and husband who was delighted by his son and enjoyed family tremendously! We will miss him dearly in this tragic moment, but our souls are comforted knowing that he has a special place in heaven united with his best friend & father, Big Lar. We love you, Dan, and know you will guide us from above. "You still amaze me!" - Your loving wife. We miss you and we'll cherish our memories forever. A memorial fund has been set up to benefit Pam & Aiden at Daniel A. Johnson Memorial Fund, US Bank, 800 Nicollet Mall, Mpls, MN 55402. Funeral service 11 AM Tuesday at Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley. Visitation at church 1 hour prior to service and 5-8 PM Monday at: Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.