Ralph Donald Johnson Jr.
Ralph D. Johnson Jr., age 71, arrived in this world on October 11, 1954 in Clarinda, Iowa. Departed this world on November 30, 2024 in Palmyra, Nebraska. U.S. Army Veteran. Electronic Technician and Facility Safety Coordinator for the United States Post Office. Graduate of Northeast High School and an Associates degree in Business from Southeast Community College Lincoln. Asst. Scoutmaster Troop 51, Scoutmaster of Troop 10.
He loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting and hiking. His hobbies were fly tying, leatherwork, blacksmithing, and racing homing Pigeons. He was a person who would help anyone out without asking for anything in return. Family was important to him.
Survived by wife of 51 years Brenda (Way), sons Ralph 3rd., Jeremiah, daughter Jean and son-in-law Craig Jackson, Grandson Payton Williamsen, Sisters Penny McCord, Heidi Gasperlin, Jenni Johnson, and brother Kim Johnson.
Preceded in death by son Kit, parents Ruth and Ralph and brother Chris.
Service to be held in the spring.
Memorials to the scholarship fund – Ruth and Ralph Foundation at:
Southeast Community College Foundation
Michelle Birkel
8800 O St #227
Lincoln, NE 68520
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Condolences for Ralph Donald Johnson Jr.
Brenda, I was surprised when Sally told me that Ralph had passed away. I have been keeping you in my thoughts and prayers but if there is anything more that you need let me know. It is so hard to lose a loved one but it is doubly hard when it is so close to a holiday.
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to your family, for not only the loss of your father, but the loss of your mother as well. They were salt of the earth people. Your father in particular had a wonderful sense of humor and had talent that I admired. I would spend afternoons with him when he was at Madonna, talking to him and taking him out for walks, sometimes I know he knew what I was talking about just by the look on his face. He was well loved and terribly missed.There were many things I enjoyed about your dad, I especially miss our monthly card games when I would spend the afternoon with both your parents and it was quite fun, sometimes challenging, but we always had a good time. I know he loved all of you very much and we speak of you guys and what you were up to keeping me updated on all that his kids were doing. He will greatly be missed.