Donald A. Johnson

Donald A. Johnson, 89 of Sioux City, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at a local nursing facility, comforted by family.  Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Hope Lutheran Church in South Sioux City, Nebraska with Reverend Michael Awe officiating.  Burial will follow at Wakefield Cemetery in Wakefield, Nebraska with Military Honors by the Nebraska Army Reserves.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with family present at 6:00 p.m. and a Prayer Service beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Online condolences may be offered at www.meyerbroschapels.com  Memorials may be offered in Donald’s name to the Humane Society, or Hospice of Siouxland.

Donald was born on January 24, 1931 in Wakefield, Nebraska to Ernest and Doris (Olsen) Johnson.  He received his education in Allen, Nebraska before serving his country in the United States Army from 1952 until 1954, during which time he was stationed in Ft. Bliss Texas and Camden, New Jersey.  Donald married Rose Roeber on March 16, 1952 at Grace Lutheran Church in Wayne, Nebraska.  The couple made their homes in South Sioux City, Nebraska, and Sioux City, Iowa over the years.  During his career years, Donald worked as a Parts Manager for Wilson Motor before taking on the truck driving duties for C & H Wrecker Service, driving the heavy duty wrecker. 

Donald was a proud member of Hope Lutheran Church in South Sioux City, where he was an usher and a greeter.  He enjoyed camping, golfing, bowling, watching stock-car racing, playing cards, and was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker Fan. 

Donald is survived by his wife Rose of Sioux City; four sons Dallas (Linda) Johnson of Sioux City, Darrin (Suzanne) Johnson of Sioux City, Kevin (Tracy) Johnson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Kent Johnson of Elkton, South Dakota; daughter Jan (Douglas) Persinger of Springfield, Illinois; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren (with one on the way!); K-9 buddy Winston; along with extended survivors Alice May Johnson, and Darlene Johnson.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, son Douglas Johnson, brothers Gene and Dale Johnson, and great-grandson Joshua VanDorn, Jr.