Keith Johnson
August 7, 1935 ~ July 8, 2009
Keith Johnson, 73, of Gettysburg, passed away, Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen.
Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 13, 2009 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Gettysburg with Rev. Mark Moldenhauer officiating. Burial followed at the Gettysburg Cemetery. Visitation was held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 12, 2009 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at Luce Funeral Home in Gettysburg.
Keith married Linda Kay Vincent at Pierre. At that time his was working for the Holiday Inn as a cook. He was transferred to Sioux Falls for one year and then returned to Pierre. Shortly after returning to Pierre he went back to work as a farm laborer. He worked for Al Steffen for five years and then the family moved back to Gettysburg. Over the following years he worked for several area farms. After his retirement he continued to work with Dr. Nold.
Keith loved spring. He was especially happy to see the calves being born and everything starting over. When not working, you could find him having coffee at the local café, on a dance floor somewhere or bowling. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, all types of sports and most of all teaching these to his family
Keith is survived by his wife Linda of Gettysburg. Those honored to call him dad are Dora (Bill) Moeller of Redfield, Doug (Phyllis) of Gettysburg, Karen of El Mirage, AZ and Kevin (Rebecca) of White Lake. Those grateful to have known him as grandpa are Nick, Billie, Tember, Dylan, Cole, Hazlin, Mark (Jenna), Christina, Sarah, and Heather. Those grateful to have known him as great grandpa are Damion, Destiny, Dakotah and Tristen. He is also survived by his brother Milton Johnson of Spearfish and sisters: Ruth Titze of Pierre and Kathy (Don) Joachim of Agar.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister in law Frieda Johnson and brother in law Calvin Titze.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Keith's arrangements.
MINISTER
Rev. Mark Moldenhauer
CASKETBEARERS
Wesley Johnson
Mark Joachim
David Titze
Mike Jager
Richard Vincent
Dean Vincent
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
All of Keith's Bowling Team Members
All Family and Friends
USHERS
Alfred Nagel
Loren Holzwarth
ORGANIST
Norma Harer
VOCALIST
Sarah Sue Tanner
"Amazing Grace"
"Precious Lord, Take My Hand"
CLOSING SONG
"Go Rest High On That Mountain"
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Linda and family we are so sorry to hear about the loss of Keith. Cherish all the memories and laughter you had.Remember that he is no longer suffering. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time of your lives.
Bart,Carmen Worth,family
Linda and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. I have so many fond memories of being friends with Dora and staying out at your home almost more than I was at my own home for a period in my life. I will forever be grateful for the kindness extended to me and I will cherrish those fun memories. My heart aches for your loss but I know his memory will live on with every story yet to be told as he was a fun person to be around. I will be praying for you all. Love you all!!!Terri White aka Ida
Aunt Linda and family – I am so deeply saddened with Uncle Keiths passing. He will always be forever in our hearts. I wish I was there to give you a big hug – I love you very much and wish I could be there for this most difficult time. Everyone is in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda & all of the Johnson Family.
So sorry for what you are going through but he is at peace now.
Sincer Sympathy,
Marcelline Hunnel
Linda,Doug,Kevin,Dora I was so
sorry to hear of Keiths passing.
I considered him a good friend and
he was there for us when we lost Larry. Hold on to the memories of all the special times. He will be greatly missed in this community.
Our prayers are with you and all of
Keiths extended family.
Linda and family;
My sympathy to you all. May your memories of Keith sustain you at this sad time in your lives. Bruce & Della Schuamacher and family.
Linda and families:
Hugs and prayers for you all. Keith was indeed a fighter, and I will miss that french toast order at the cafe. He will be truly missed. Take Care and God Bless
Jeanine
Was just back to Lebanon 125th and saw a lot of people and had heard that Keith was in Aberdeen.
All be gentle with yourself and take care at a time like this.
Linda, So sorry to read about Keith’s passing, was just on the computer this morning looking up the Potter County paper. My heart goes out to you and all your family. He truly was a good person and I will remember him as always being happy with that perfect smile. God Bless you and keep you thru all the hard times and tears. You are in my prayers, Marilyn Schlim Stowe