Richard William Johnson Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Richard William Johnson of Garretson, South Dakota, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 18, 2025 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard William Johnson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur L Johnson and Hannah E Johnson (Bratsburg); his former wife Eileen Carlson; his brother Jerome Johnson; and his daughter-in-law Belen Johnson.
He is survived by: his wife Constance Nelson; his grandson Kent Johnson (Kerri) of Summerville; his children, Ben Johnson (Larissa), Alex Johnson (Tawny Jones), Brittany Johnson, Kent Johnson II, Amie Ross, Holli Ross and Steve Johnson (Angie) of Garretson; his grandchild Riley Johnson (Jade Rosenbaum); his son Jeff Johnson (Kris) of Garretson; his grandchildren, Katie Large (James), Tait Johnson and Nadalie Bryan (Cory); and his sisters-in-law, Linda DeWitte of Gaylord and Shirley Johnson of Garretson. He is also survived by many nieces nephews and other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Minnehaha Funeral Home (101 Leslie Dr, Garretson, SD 57030). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 21st 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Zion Lutheran Church (212 N Center Ave, Garretson, SD 57030).
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Garretson American Legion, Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund and Garretson Fire Department Building Fund.
