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Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at Faith Lutheran Church in Miller with Rose Visser, lay pastor, officiating. A reception will follow in the church basement.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St. in Garner, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church.
Richard "Rick" Knute Foster Johnson was born on Oct. 15, 1946, in Belmond to Eva Loraine Fosen Foster Johnson and Gordon Russell Foster and was later adopted by John Allen Johnson. He graduated from Kanawha High School in 1964, Waldorf College and attended State College of Iowa. Rick married the love of his life, Judith Rae Odland, on June 16, 1967, at the Lake Lutheran Church in Renwick. They made their home in Garner where they raised their children. Rick worked at Winnebago Industries for 39 years. He enjoyed family vacations, working on his home with his wife, planting his gardens and was an avid collector of a variety of things.
Rick is survived by his wife, Judy Johnson, of Garner; his son-in-law, Steve (Shelly) Mace of Garner; and their four children, Cody Mace, Cassidy Mace, Jordan Vossberg and her son, Kale Pruessner, and Taylor Vossberg; daughter, Cindy (Kevin) Hestad of McDonald, Pa., and their two daughters, Sophia and Emma; son, Chad Johnson of Willow, Ark., and his sons, Chet and Luke; son, Corey (Dena) Johnson of Roland, Iowa, and their three children, Seth, Claire and Lindsey; daughter, Jessica (Craig) Roberts of McDonald, Pa., and their four children, Clayton, Connor, Madeline and Isabella; Rick's mother, Eva Johnson of Kanawha; two brothers, David (Jackie) Johnson of Kanawha and Tim Johnson of Kanawha; and a sister, Lisa Determan of Mason City.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jody Renae Mace, along with his fathers, Gordon Russell Foster, John Allen Johnson; and his wife's parents, Alma and Chet Odland.
Rick was a kind, affectionate, gracious, strong gentleman that comforted others with his awesome storytelling abilities. He was always smiling and was affectionately known by his loved ones as Teddy Bear.
Cataldo Funeral Home, 641-923-2841, www.cataldofuneralhome.com.
Memories and Condolences
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Angela Johnson Strege
August 6, 2012
I was so sorry to hear about Rick's passing. May your memories of his well-lived life sustain you during this difficult time.
Marv and Sue Hrubes
August 4, 2012
Sue and I were saddened to hear the news. Always enjoyed visiting with Rick when we saw him at the Johnson reunions and then in later life. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Donna Wolf
August 4, 2012
Judy and family, sending you our deepest sympathy. Praying that God will give you strength during this difficult time.
Carlene (Rasmuson) Czarnik
August 3, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
cindy Knestrick
August 2, 2012
Jessica, Craig and the extended Johnson family, I am so deeply sorry for the loss of this wonderful man from your lives. His spirit will be carried on by all of you. God Bless your family during this time as you all adjust to your lives without him.
Linda Hanson
August 2, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
August 2, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to you Judy & your family in this time of sorrow. You all are in in our thoughts & prayers.
~Nancy & Rick Krein
Thomas Betten
August 2, 2012
RIP Rick--We had a lot of great times in the past.
Teresa & Duane Hermen
August 2, 2012
Judy & family, You have our deepest sympathy! Keep your memories close to your heart and Rick will live with you forever.
Cataldo Funeral Home
August 2, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Diane Ebersviller
August 1, 2012
Saddened by Rick's death. He was a great friend.
Kathy (Lackore)Kendrick
August 1, 2012
Judy, Was sorry to read about Rick's passing, your family is in my thoughs and prayers.
Doug Formanek
August 1, 2012
So sorry to hear about Rick. I enjoyed working with Rick. We met in the early 70's and worked together for many years. I always enjoyed visiting with him. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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