Rick L. Johnson

Rick passed away on Thursday, April 24th 2025. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family whom he loved. Rick was born on May 12, 1954 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota to Norman Johnson and Juliette “Neste” Johnson. Rick was the 8th of 13 children and grew up from the family farm in Saint Hilaire, Minnesota. Rick graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls in 1972, then he worked at Arctic Cat until deciding to move to Glenrock, Wyoming in 1980. It was a decision that Rick said was the best decision of his life.

In 1980 he met Linda Richardson, who was his companion for 44 years. Being a father and grandfather was the highlight of his life. In addition to his stepdaughters Rhonda Richardson and Timi Kline; they had a son Derek in 1984 and a daughter Ashley in 1986.

Rick worked at Becker Fire / America Lafrance, building fire trucks until they closed. He then worked at Fab Tech until his retirement in 2019.

He enjoyed watching his Minnesota sports teams and attending games when he had the opportunity. Rick was a competitive pool player and played in a league, and in tournaments in Wyoming and Las Vegas. He met and made numerous, lasting friendships that he valued in the pool community. After pool he enjoyed golfing with family and friends.

Rick was preceded in death by his father Norman, mother Juliette, sister “Baby Girl” and brothers Terry, Stanley, and Danny.

Rick is survived by Linda Richardson, Rhonda Engle, Timi Kline (Jason), Derrick Johnson (Amber), Ashley Eckhardt (Derek), brothers Ted, Jaye, Duke (Sue), and Lenny (Theresa); sisters Judy Nelson (Terry), Luann Ellingson (Dave), Faye Johnson, Tammy Swick (Ray), and sister-in-law Bonnie Johnson, as well as 14 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Throughout his life Rick was grounded in the love of family and friends and was at peace with the happiness and fullness of his life. In lieu of flowers donations to Saint Jude or Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions in Rick’s name would be appreciated.

Services will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Sat. May 31, 2025 at Restoration Church in Casper. Pastor Brian Oliver will officiate.