Thomas "Whitey" Johnson's obituary , Passed away on December 31, 2025 in Hastings, Minnesota

Thomas "Whitey" Johnson

January 16, 1937 - December 31, 2025 (88 years old)

Hastings, Minnesota

Thomas "Whitey" Johnson's obituary , Passed away on December 31, 2025 in Hastings, Minnesota

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Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel

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Thomas "Whitey" Johnson

January 16, 1937 - December 31, 2025 (88 years old)

Hastings, Minnesota

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Thomas Johnson Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Thomas Johnson of Hastings, Minnesota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Thomas left this world on December 31, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Thomas Johnson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Agnes Johnson and Victor Johnson; and his siblings, Al (Pat), Swede (Dottie), Mary Ellen Staiger and Dave.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Ellen Johnson of Philip's Church; his daughters, Colleen Truax (Dean), Kathy Kummer (Bruce), Vicky Bauer (Dave) and Ann Rotty (Tom); his grandchildren, Thomas Truax (Kayla), Tori Werner (Sam), David Truax, Bradley Kummer (Courtney Calai), Brent Kummer (Sarah Ethridge), Nicholas Kummer (Lexi Gahnz), Drew Bauer (Gabrielle), Richie Bauer, Brooke Bauer (Billy Biskupski), Chris Rotty (Jenna) and Robert Rotty (Kailee Heinen); his great grandchildren, Eleanor and Charlie Werner; his grandchildren, Carson, Parker, Kori, Scotti Kummer, Walter, Clare and Arthur Rotty; and his siblings-in-law, Lloyd Staiger and Rita Johnson. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel



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January 17, 2026

Celeste Leider wrote a sympathy message

“This is from Celeste (Montbriand) and Nate Leider. Celeste is Al Johnson’s niece. I’ve known Whitey since I was a child and I will always remember him as such a good guy. Always a smile and a crew cut! I enjoyed our infrequent visits that were sadly at family reunions also known as funerals. Enjoy your memories of Whitey and Mary Ellen, I’m sending you a big hug. Love to the entire family.”


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Jan 03

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Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
2035 15th St W, Hastings, MN 55033

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Jan 03

Mass

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
2035 15th St W, Hastings, MN 55033

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