Richard "Dick" Robert Johnson

Richard "Dick" Robert Johnson obituary, Lakewood, CO

Richard "Dick" Robert Johnson

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Horan & McConaty Funeral Service and Cremation - Southwest Denver/Lakewood

3101 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227

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Fort Logan National Cemetery

4400 West Kenyon Avenue, Denver, CO 80236

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Richard "Dick" Johnson Obituary

Richard "Dick" Johnson, 92, of Lakewood, CO, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Born in Rock Island, IL, August 16, 1933 to the late Carl & Myrtle Johnson.

Dick was a veteran of the United States Army from May, 1953 to May 1955, reserves until 1961. He was a Private First Class in the 44th Infantry Division and the 31st Infantry Division as a Regiment Unit Supply Specialist. He served in the Korean war and earned a National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Ribbon and Marksmanship badge.

Dick was an accountant working at Geico Insurance, Gart Brothers Sporting Goods and Sports Authority. His interests included travel, bowling and golf.

Preceded in death by his brothers, Paul Johnson and Carl Johnson; wife Elma Johnson; daughter-in-law Barbara Igo. Survived by son, Michael Igo of Goodview, VA; granddaughter Brianna (Jarrett) Davis of Floyd, VA; great-grandson Chance (Paige) Harrison of Fayetteville, NC; great-great-granddaughter August; niece Kristine; nephews Hugh and Tim.

Visitation Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:00-8:00 pm, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO.Graveside Service Friday, March 20, 2026, 9:30 am, Fort Logan National Cemetery.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Horan & McConaty Funeral Service & Cremation - Southwest Denver/Lakewood

3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Denver, CO 80227

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Upcoming Events

Mar

19

Service

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Horan & McConaty Funeral Service and Cremation - Southwest Denver/Lakewood

3101 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227

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Mar

20

Graveside service

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Fort Logan National Cemetery

4400 West Kenyon Avenue, Denver, CO 80236

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Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.