Richard "Dick" Johnson

Richard "Dick" Johnson obituary

Richard "Dick" Johnson

Richard Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mount-Smith Funeral Home - Platte on Nov. 20, 2025.

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Richard "Dick" Garfield Johnson was born on March 17, 1938 to Garfield and Berniece (Gunderson) Johnson in Platte, SD. Dick spent his life working with cattle and proudly served in the National Guard for 30 years. He was known for his kind, soft-spoken nature and his love of playing cards.

Dick passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at the Platte Nursing Home at the age of 87.

He is survived by his children: Dawn Shay, Cheri (Glenn) Eimers, Terry (Katie) Johnson, and Rick (Lisa) Johnson; twelve grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; sisters Ila Vae Antonsen and Mary Beth (Larry) Kuiper, and sister-in-law Shirley Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents Garfield and Berniece Johnson, brother DeLyle Johnson, sister Jeanenne Williamson, and granddaughter McKenzie Eimers.

Memorial services for Richard "Dick" Johnson age 87 of Platte, SD will be held at a later date.

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