Richard Dean Johnson Obituary
The passing of Richard Dean Johnson of Topeka, Kansas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 4, 2025 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Dean Johnson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer Johnson and Velma Johnson of Topeka, Kansas.; and his stepmother Hildred Johnson. He is survived by: his former spouses, Loretta Johnson (Stonebreaker) of Topeka and Alan Johnson (Jennifer) of Topeka; his great grandchildren, Brett (Jaimie), Zachary (Vanessa) and Jacob Johnson (Suzanna); his wife Christine Strimple; his stepdaughters, Scarlet Nilges of Ottawa, Brenda Bettge of Kansas City and Susan Schmutz (Jay) of Overbrook; his grandchildren, Garett Nilges, Debbie Fagan (Gerad), Greg Nilges (Janae), Kylee Nilges, Brandon Bettge, Ralie Bettge, Hunter Schmutz and Amanda Young (Calvin); and his siblings, Sheryl Mullen, Larry Johnson (Donna) of Topeka and Glen Johnson (Marie) of Debham.
The family requests memorial donations to the Wounded Warrior Project or First United Methodist Church c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary 235 South Hickory Street, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.
