Dennis Lee Johnson

Dennis L. Johnson, 58 of Luck Township, Wisconsin passed away peacefully,  on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Dennis was born on June 12, 1957 in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin the son of Leroy and Janice (Petersen) Johnson.

Dennis grew up in Bone Lake Township, Luck, Wisconsin, and  was baptized and confirmed at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church.

Dennis and Robin became members of St. Peters  Lutheran Church in rural Luck after their marriage. They were very involved in church functions, and for several years did cleaning and repairs there.

Dennis  graduated from Luck High School in 1976.

On June 29, 1996 Dennis married the love of his life, Robin Martin in a  beautiful “western style” wedding that  was held at their home in Luck Township, with many family and friends in attendance.

Dennis worked at Johnson Screens at New Brighton, Minnesota for 38 years.  ( only leaving because of his illness) Dennis was a plasma cutter, and shift leader in his department. Dennis sat on various committes at Johnson Screens, including  the very important CIT (continuous  improvement process) Comittee. He impacted change at Johnson Screens.He was a member of the Distinguished Service Club, and honored annually at a banquet for employees with over 25 years of service.

Dennis and Robin enjoyed  being together, no matter what they were doing. They both loved singing karaoke, going to auctions and garage sales ,and fishing  or hunting. His favorite flower was the Lilac, and he loved spring, when they bloomed.

Dennis loved to camp with his family and friends. Camping was a huge part of his life, and they headed out when ever they could. Dennis loved relaxing by the camp fire with a cold beer. Dennis loved it when his son Ryan camped with them, and really enjoyed camping with the grand children.

Dennis enjoyed NASCAR and wrestling on TV, and enjoyed watching nature shows and documentaries. He also loved crime shows.

Dennis never missed the  5 day long Almulund Thrashing event in Minnesota.He and Robin  camped there, and had a vendor area where they sold their crafted items. Dennis loved bringing his tractor ( or some one elses) and riding it in the Tractor Parade.

Dennis was active for over 10 years  with the Rowdy Red Hat Mama's.  He and Robin rebuilt the float, maintained it, and set it up at each Parade. He pulled the float in parades all over Wisconsin and Minnesota, and was the official "Float Guy". He also very much enjoyed his red hat hubby friends, getting together for picnics, parties, dinners and Pre-Parade breakfasts.

Dennis leaves to celebrate his memory his wife, Robin Johnson, son, Ryan Johnson (Kristina Weber), mother, Janice Bystrom, brother, Kenneth (Debra) Johnson, sister, Jessica Summerfield (Charlie Hoehne), niece, Alicia Sund, nephews, Andrew Sund and Ethan Thomas, grandchildren, Matthew and Morgan Johnson and Haidence Eason,  brothers-in-law, Tony and Roger Martin, sister-in-law, Kathy Krueger,also survived by other relatives and many dear friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Leroy, step-fathers, Wayne Summerfield and Oliver Bystrom, grandparents, Jess and Lucille Petersen, Eli and Edna Johnson, George and Margaret Summerfield, brother-in-law, Paul Martin and sister-in-law, Carolyn Way.

A memorial service will be Saturday May 14, 2016 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1614 270th Ave. Luck Township, Wisconsin at 11:00 A.M.  Family and friends may gather one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Bone Lake Township Cemetery.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the cremation of Mr. Johnson.