I attended a country school with my older brothers and sisters. Dear Family and Friends, I was not ready to say goodbye. Upgrade now. Denise M. Mitchell February 5, 2023 (57 years old) View obituary. It will be hard at the beginning, just look up at the sky at the bright sunshine it will be me smiling down on you. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Your browser may not work with certain site. Richard Johnson Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Johnson of Saint Charles, Missouri, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who passed away on August 16, 2021, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. They didnt know where I went. Richard was the life of any gathering. 12:00 PM-5:00 PM, Family Gathering A gathering of family and friends for Richard will be held Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133. Obituary | Richard Johnson | Brose Funeral Home He had a passion for his favorite sport of fishing. I like playing ball, spearing fish, and playing in the water, the Mouse River that is. Richard is survived by his sister Donna Leonard of Oregon, his wife of 60 years, Carolyn (Max) Johnson, his three children Carla, Michael, and Ashley (Florian), his grandchildren Samuel Johnson and Matthew Johnson; and many nieces and nephews. Ive enjoyed visiting museums. He graduated from Prospect High School in 1967, and married his devoted wife, Sandra Lee Johnson, three years later on September 12th, 1970. After the death of his mother in 1947, Richard traveled solo, by train, to Iowa to live on a farm with his Uncle and Aunt, Edgar and Gertrude (Huff) Leonard until he graduated High School. He is survived by : his wife Evelyn M. Johnson of Ridgway; his children, Lester R. Johnson (Sue) of Ridgway, Karen J. Stilwell (Paul) of Ridgway and Eric J. Johnson of Ridgway; his grandchildren, Amber (Drew), Louis (Ashley), Robert, Shawn (Malia) and Daniel (Dakota); his great grandchild Parker; and his siblings, Ann Olson (Sam) of Ridgway and Philip Johnson (June) of Ridgway. SERVICES. Richard Tolley Johnson, 79, of The Woodlands, Texas passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022. You can see what you are doing. ( February 25, 1969 - April 7, 2021 ) Religious Service: Saturday April 24, 2021 , 10:30am Wake 1:00 pm Funeral , Encounter Christian Center , 30080 Henry Lane, Charlotte, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force recognized Richard for his honorable services with the Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor Citation for his outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. God had a plan for me. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Richard Johnson, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. In 1968, he returned to Baytown to build their first home and start a family, with the birth of Eric and Janet three years later. That was a dirty job for a little guy, so I went to school. The second time I burned the steps off the house but the fire department was able to save the house and most of the connecting shed. But remember you will make it through. I never did that again.Ive had the pleasure of being involved in various organizations and boards: Sherwood Public School board, Our Savior Lutheran Church as member and on the board, Sportsman Club, Stafford Township board, Tolley Grain Growers Elevator board, Renville County Weed board, Renville Bottineau Ag Improvement Association board, Citizens United to Save the Valley board, Elks Club, National Rifle Association, Mouse River Park board. The older Ive become the less game and fish I brought home which of course has nothing to do with my increasing age.