Brian Johnson

1972 - 2024

Brian Johnson

February 14, 1972 - June 22, 2024

Brian Johnson, 52, of Milan, IL, passed very unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Chapel Grove Cemetery, Milan. Memorials may be left in care of the family to establish an education fund for his children.

Brian was born on February 14, 1972, in Moline, IL, the son of James C. and Roberta M. Johnson. Brian graduated from Rockridge High School before going to work for Pinnacle Farms. It was there that he developed a love for the draft horse world and competed with several different six horse hitches across the U.S. under the Pinnacle name. The draft horse business is also where he made countless friends, but also met his bride, Cortney Felger. Brian and Cortney were married on October 5, 2003. Together they have two children, James and Presley.

Brian played an important part in the startup of Miller Wagyu Ranch and most recently was employed by Pinnacle County Club. He always loved the game of golf and was most certainly in his element there. Brian was an avid Bears fan. Brian loved spending time with his family and being outdoors.

Brian will be desperately missed by those left to cherish his memory. This includes his wife, Cortney; children, James and Presley; mother, Roberta Johnson; mother and father-in-law, LuAna and Lowell Felger; sisters, Julie (Rod) Derrer, Lori (Steve) Frakes and Kim (Rob) Schroeder; eighteen nieces and nephews; and fourteen great nieces and nephews.

Brian was preceded in death by his father, Jim; brother, Brad; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

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