Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson, 72, of Dayton, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at his home.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 5, 2015, at Carson – Stapp Funeral Home in Dayton. Father Joe Dillinger will officiate. Burial will be in the Christ The King Catholic Cemetery in Dayton. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Carson – Stapp Funeral Home in Dayton. For online obituaries & condolences please visit: www.carsonstappfuneralhome.com

Richard Leroy Johnson was born August 10, 1942, in Lake City, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Lois (Bexten) Johnson.

Rich graduated from Prairie Valley High School in 1961. After graduation he attended Universal Trade School in Omaha, Nebraska.

In 1968, he was united in marriage to Susan Cahill in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The couple moved to Dayton in 1973. Rich worked as a mechanic for Ruben Lundberg International in Dayton, Swaney Equipment in Fort Dodge, Murphy Tractor in Des Moines and Fort Dodge as a John Deere mechanic.

Rich enjoyed woodworking, making wooden Christmas tree ornaments and birdhouses. He loved fishing, camping and spending time with family.

He is survived by his wife, Susan of Dayton; son, Matt (Sheley) Johnson of Stratford, IA, daughter, Jodi Johnson of Fort Dodge, IA, and a son, Christopher Johnson of Dayton, IA; grandchildren, Meagan, Taylor, Miranda, and Zachary; great-granddaughter, Mylee Marie; sister-in-law, Marj Johnson of Gowrie, IA; one niece and many nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Tommy in infancy and Rick Johnson.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.