Glenrock, WY – Rick L. Johnson passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family whom he loved.
Rick was born on May 12, 1954, in Thief River Falls, to Norman Johnson and Juliette “Neste” Johnson. Rick was the 8th of 13 children and grew up on the family farm in Saint Hilaire. Rick graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls in 1972, then he worked at Arctic Cat until deciding to move to Glenrock, Wyoming in 1980. It was a decision that Rick said was the best decision of his life.
In 1980 he met Linda Richardson, who was his companion for 44 years. Being a father and grandfather was the highlight of his life. In addition to his stepdaughters Rhonda Richardson and Timi Kline; they had a son, Derek in 1984, and a daughter, Ashley in 1986.
Rick worked at Becker Fire/America Lafrance, building fire trucks until they closed. He then worked at Fab Tech until his retirement in 2019.
He enjoyed watching his Minnesota sports teams and attending games when he had the opportunity. Rick was a competitive pool player and played in a league, and in tournaments in Wyoming and Las Vegas. He met and made numerous, lasting friendships that he valued in the pool community. After playing pool, he enjoyed golfing with family and friends.
Rick was preceded in death by his father, Norman; mother, Juliette; sister, “Baby Girl;” brothers, Terry, Stanley, and Danny; sister-in-law, Marina Johnson; and nieces, Michelle Kuster and Sara Corneliusen.
Rick is survived by Linda Richardson, Rhonda Engle, Timi Kline (Jason), Derrick Johnson (Amber), Ashley Eckhardt (Derek); brothers, Ted, Jaye, Duke (Sue), and Lenny (Theresa); sisters, Judy Nelson (Terry), Luann Ellingson (Dave), Faye Johnson, Tammy Swick (Ray); and sisters-in-law, Bonnie Johnson and Kaye Turnwall; as well as 14 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Throughout his life Rick was grounded in the love of family and friends and was at peace with the happiness and fullness of his life.
In lieu of flowers donations to Saint Jude or Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions in Rick’s name would be appreciated.
Services will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Restoration Church in Casper, WY. Pastor Brian Oliver will officiate.
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