Dennis L. Johnson 62, of rural Walkerton passed away on Monday January 3, 2022 at 4:21 P.M. the result of an auto- train accident. He was born on July 27, 1959 in Plymouth to Dennis C. and Frieda (Hattery) Johnson.
He attended Plymouth Schools.
Dennis married his high school sweetheart Rebecca “Becky” Yeager on December 27, 2017 in Plymouth and she survives.
Also surviving is his son; Jeremy (Jessica) Johnson of Koontz Lake; step-sons, Dustin Glorhouse of Mishawaka; and Eric Glorhouse of Elkhart; step-daughters: Nichole Yeager of Mishawaka; Amber Rangel of Plymouth; Brittany Harper of Rochester; and Terah Martin of Teagarden; sister Cynthia Weaver of Lakeville; mother-in-law; Sandra Hjerpe of Bourbon; sisters-in-law: Regina Yeager Elliott of Bourbon; and Ramona Yeager of Etna Green. Dennis was also survived by 1 niece and 2 nephews and many grandchildren and step grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Frieda Johnson.
Dennis was employed with the Papczynski Construction Company for 33 years as a laborer. He was very active in the LaPaz American Legion often delivering care packages at holidays and played Santa for several years.
Dennis was also an avid NASCAR fan and loved bantering with his wife Becky.
A Memorial Celebration of Life is currently being planned at the LA Paz American Legion to be held at a later date.
karen potter says
I am so sorry to hear of Dennis death
He was my late husband’s (Joe Bailey ) close friend.
I have many memories of them twisting wrenches
Godspeed Dennis.
Joy says
Dennis and Joe were best friends, you seen one you seen them both.
Joy says
I’m so sorry to hear of Dennis passing. We were friends in school and hung around with a group of friends alot. Prayers for the family. RIP Dennis
Cathy Rush. says
Dennis to your family and loved ones . Thoughts n prayers
Michael Reed n Cathy
Jeff Jackson says
Worked with Dennis a few years at Creeds. He was a hell of a worker and friend. He’ll be missed.
Danny Heminger says
We were in school since kindergarten all the way up to high school We were inseparable We been through alot to gather all good times we definitely got a lot of stories to remember I’ll miss him very much
Cindy says
Danny I know those memories. Two peas in a pod. He talked of you often. You and Joe were definitely his closest friends. Not friends… but family.
Danny Heminger says
I’ll miss him very much it’s hard to believe that he’s gone we definitely had alot of stories to tell I will cherish them forever I wish I could have seen him more often I regret that God love you
Anne and Dave Jones says
Becky,
Dave And I Are So Sorry For The Loss of Your Husband. Our Hearts Break for You💔😢 We Will Keep You in Our Prayers 🙏🙏 I Just Want to Hug You 🤗
It May be Awhile.. Need to get My cast off 1st.
So Much Love and Lots of Hugs❤️ WE
Love You Sweetie❤️