Ronald Edward Johnson

July 16, 1938 – June 15, 2022

Stillwater, MN 55082, USA

life story

Devoted husband, father, and friend

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place

The flood may bear me far,

I hope to see my Pilot face to face

When I have crost the bar.

– From "Crossing the Bar," Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Ron's Story

Ronald Edward Johnson, 83, was born July 16, 1938, in Stillwater, Minn., and died in his beloved hometown on June 15, 2022.

Ron is survived by children Steve Miller (Theresa Greenfield), Julie LeMoine (Jim), Kevin Miller (Jennifer), Mark Johnson (Lisa); grandchildren Tanya VanDenMeerendonk (Nik), Nick Wirtjes, Phil Wirtjes, Dane Miller, Emalee Miller, Shelby Miller, Amy Stein (Levi), Julia Miller, Dustin Johnson (Tammy), Brittany Landowski (Mark); great-grandchildren Jackson, Jordynn, Braeden, Emmerson, Easton, and Mira; and numerous friends. Proceeding Ron in death was Joan, his wife of 48 years, his brother Red Johnson, and his parents Verna and Herman Johnson.

Ron is as lifelong Stillwater as it is possible to be. He was born at Lakeview hospital, grew up on Myrtle Street, graduated from Stillwater High School in 1956, and lived there most of his life. Along the way, he served the community and his country in countless ways. He stocked shelves at the local hardware store as a boy, sailed on the USS Robinson with the Navy as a young man, proudly protected his community as a Stillwater police officer, faithfully served his church, and held every position possible at Rutherford Cemetery for over 65 years.

All remembrances of Ron’s life will be held on Tuesday, July 12, at Christ Lutheran Church, 11194 36th St. N., Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., services from 11 a.m. to noon with lunch to follow. The family will hold a private interment later in the day.

memorial service

Funeral & Remembrance

July 12, 2022

Christ Lutheran Church ELCA 11194 36th St N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042, USA

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., services from 11 a.m. to noon with lunch to follow. The family will hold a private interment later in the day.