Wendel Johnson
June 25, 1948 ~ December 22, 2019
Wendel Johnson, 71, of Watertown, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Sanford Hospital, Sioux Falls.
Services will be held at a later date.
Wendel Dean Johnson was born June 25, 1948 in Hoven, SD to Abner and Irene (Huber) Johnson. They lived in Hoven where he attended school and graduated in 1966. After the passing of his mother, he gained a stepmother, Mary Maroney.
In September of 1975, Wendel married Karla Perry. They lived in Hoven, Gettysburg, Timber Lake and Watertown. He worked at Blue Valley Dairy, Hoven Cheese Factory, and most recently Angus Palm Industries in Watertown, where he retired in 2009.
In his earlier years, Wendel enjoyed bare back riding in various rodeos. Although he was visually impaired most of his life, Wendel was in no way slowed down by this as he was one of the hardest working individuals you would ever meet. He would often be found in front of a fire pit listening to the Twins game on the radio. Above all, he treasured the time he could spend with his children and grandchildren.
Those left to cherish his life are his wife, Karla; sons, Jason (Mary Beth) of Gettysburg and Taylor of Watertown; grandchildren: Christopher of Watertown and Kennedi and Karson of Gettysburg; and several in-laws.
Wendel was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Mary; brother, Ray; a sister in infancy; along with many aunts and uncles.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Wendel’s arrangements.
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We are very sorry for ur loss and wendel was a very good guy to his family and friends.
We wish to send our condolences to the Johnson family. We always thought Wendel to be a kind, hard working, yet quiet, man. One who was very proud of his family. May he rest in Peace. Hugs to all of you.
We wish to send our condolences to the Johnson family. We always thought Wendel to be a kind, hard working, yet quiet, man. One who was very proud of his family. May he rest in Peace. Hugs to all of you.
My sincere sympathy to you Carla and your family. Know your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy to the Johnson family. Wendell was a fun outgoing classmate. He had a big heart and was a hard worker. He made the most of every day and will be missed.
Thinking of you at this time. Wendel was a great hired man for my dad as we were growing up. I liked having him around. We would drive him to town and drop him off at the office (the bar) while we would go to church and then pick him up afterwards. Karla I remember when he brought you to the farm and when we served for your wedding ❤️ Over the years we lost track of your family but will always treasure the years we spent together. Memories last a life time, hang on to them. Take care, Bev
Sending sympathy to your entire family. Please know that you’re all in our prayers!
Just now seeing that Wendell passed away, he was my dad's cousin. My condolences to the immediate family. We would always stop to see him when we were in Hoven, or passing through. Enjoyed visiting with him. Fond memories of him, Ray, and Uncle Ray.