Leonard H Johnson

Leonard H. Johnson died on January 21, 2025, in Sioux Falls, SD at Ava's Hospice House-. He was born on May 7, 1930, in Albert City, IA, to Rubert and Judith (Swanson) Johnson. He graduated from Albert City High School and attended Commercial Extension Business School in Omaha. In 1956, he married Hazel Schrum. In 1983, he married Mary Montoya. He enlisted in the US Air Force and served for four years from Jan 1951 to Dec 1954. He spent three years of his tour in England. After returning home, he was employed by International Harvester Company for 8 years. He spent 15 years in public accounting. In 1978 he moved to Sioux Falls and spent 30 years in the hospitality industry as owner operator of the Travelodge Motel and as Executive Director of the South Dakota Innkeepers Association. He was a longtime member of the Sioux Falls Kiwanis Club and was named Kiwanian of the Year in 2003. He was a member of the Alternatives to Violence Project at the SD State Penitentiary. He looked forward to watching the Vikings and enjoyed his annual fishing trip to Lake of the Woods with his friends. His cookies were a big favorite with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Mary Montoya, son Dennis (Pam) Johnson of Burnsville, MN, daughter Beth (Scott) Davies of Albert Lea, MN, granddaughter Heather (Kevin) Dunlap, great-grandchildren Dallas Knudson, Houstyn Stordahl, Kendall Dunlap, and Leo Dunlap of Sioux Falls, SD. Step-children Tom (Amy) Montoya of Rapid City and Teresa Montoya of Sioux Falls, step-grandchildren Andrew Montoya of St. Louis, MO and Natalie Montoya of Irvine CA, Michael (Hailey) Montoya of Eldridge, IA, and step great-grandchildren Eve, Serena, and Juliet Montoya. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, his son David, his sisters June Lofquist and Mavis Wendt and two brothers-in-law, Steven Lofquist and Dan Wendt. The family wishes to thank the staff at Ava's Hospice House for the fine, loving care they provided in his final days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Family Connection in Sioux Falls. Visitation with the family will be January 27, 2025, at the Village Cooperative of Sioux Falls located at 1600 E 77th St. Sioux falls SD 57108 from 4:00- 6:00 p.m. Services will be held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, located at, 909 W 33rd St Sioux Falls SD 57105) on January 28,2025, at 11:00 am with a lunch to follow. Inurnment will be at 1:00 pm at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Family Connection in Sioux Falls.