William Dennis "Bill" Johnson

William Dennis "Bill" Johnson obituary, Crosby, MN

William Dennis "Bill" Johnson

William Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Koop Funeral Home - Crosby on Jun. 13, 2025.

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William Dennis "Bill" Johnson, age 72 of Crosby, passed away on June 8, 2025 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. He was born on July 23, 1952 in Brainerd to Dennis and Donna (Olson) Johnson.
Bill was a retired Ironton Fireman. He was responsible for the restoration of the 1910 fire truck.
In 1985 he was awarded with Fireman of the Year.
Bill is survived by his sons, Bennett (Becky) Johnson of Onamia and Jacob (Johnna) Johnson of Cuyuna; one brother, Tom Johnson; five sisters, Lila Conroy, DeDe (Kevin) Tabor, Pam (Steve) Kumph, Lori (Doug) Smith and Kristi Risnes; and four grandchildren, Derek, Dusty, Ava and Svea.
Preceding Bill in death are his parents, his wife Deborah in 2021 and one brother, Rick Johnson.
A Private gathering is being planned. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.
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