Robert Johnson
Dates
January 12, 1935 - October 16, 2021Obituary
Robert Johnson, 86, of Mitchell, SD, died Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Avantara Armour in Armour, SD. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, October 21, at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, SD. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Wednesday, October 20 at Bittner Funeral Chapel.
Robert Dean Johnson was born on January 12, 1935, with his twin sister, to Clarence and Ethel (McDonald) Johnson in Rapid City, SD. He attended Carleton Township School and Hand City School before graduating from Miller High School in 1953. Robert enlisted into the United States Air Force on October 4, 1957, and was stationed at Bossier Base in Bossier City, Louisiana. He was honorably discharged on March 6, 1959.
While stationed in Louisiana, Robert met his future wife, Mary (Jones). They were united in marriage on July 11, 1958 in Cullen, LA. Together they made their first home in Shreveport. After Robert’s discharge they returned to the family farm near Rockham, SD. Through the years Bob lived in Wessington, Alpena, and Mt. Vernon, SD. While in Alpena, Bob and Mary were instrumental in forming a 4-H club for their three children and neighbors.
Bob retired in 1985, and moved into Mt. Vernon where he found joy in his pets, yard work, and helping his sons with farming and trucking. Bob had a love for tractors and meeting new people. He was always willing to help someone in need.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary; son, Kenneth (Jill Brown) of Mitchell; daughter, Tanya (Glen) Boehmer of Dakota Dunes, SD; daughter-in-law, Jolene Johnson of Mt. Vernon; grandchildren, Jesse, Jenilee, Elizabeth, Grant, Zachary, Dillon, Jared, and Sara; 14 great-grandchildren; twin sister, Betty; numerous nieces and nephews; and special pet, Lady Bug.
He was preceded in death by his son, Mike; parents; grandsons, Blake Johnson and Chris Neuheisel; sister, Marilyn Hines; brother-in-law, Roger Hines; niece, Janet Wilson; and nephew, David Hines.
Love to all, Denise and family
Uncle Bob is now experiencing what we believe by faith as Christians. Praying for all that view this posting to know the joy of Jesus as their Lord and Savior. We Pray for your and our family during this difficult time of loss. Love Randy & Jana Smith