Orville Johnson

Roseland resident Orville C. Johnson “OJ”, 84, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.

Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 23, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. The family requests masks to be worn by everyone attending the service. Burial will be at Kenesaw Cemetery in Kenesaw. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be given to the family.

Orville was born December 20, 1936, in Glenvil, NE to Carl & Carolina (Stromer) Johnson. He married Donna Ubben in 1959; they later divorced. To this union three children were born, Bauny, Brenda, and Tammy. Orville married Sharon Fisher in 1985; they later divorced. To this union three children were born, Ryan, Jayson, and Nathan.

Orville worked at Morrison-Quirk, Werner Construction, Carmichael Construction, raised livestock and salvaged metal. He was a member of First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Orville enjoyed spending his time attending auctions.

Orville was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Bauny and Tammy; son, Ryan; and brother, Wendell Johnson.

SURVIVORS:
Children & Spouse:
Brenda Knapp – Hastings, NE
Jayson & Kim Johnson – Oconto, NE
Nathan Johnson – Hastings, NE
Grandchildren:
Tyson Milam
Ricky Milam
Benjamin Knapp
Broderick Whitfield
Kaila Verbeck
Logan Verbeck
Kamron Johnson
Reagan Johnson
Great-Grandchildren:
10
Brothers & Spouses:
Rich & Iris Johnson
Tom & Ruth Johnson
Jerry & Diana Johnson
Ernie & Karen Johnson
Sister-in-law:
Dian Johnson
Numerous Nieces, Nephews & Cousins