Ronald Dean Johnson
The world has lost a GENTLE man with a kind and loving heart.
Ronald Dean Johnson was born on Sept. 7, 1955, in Havre, Mont., to Ronald and Marilee Johnson. The family lived in various Montana communities before settling in Wolf Point. Dean received his education there, graduating from Wolf Point High School in 1974.
Shortly after, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Years later, he returned to Wolf Point where he met the love of his life, Lisa Loudon. They were married on Nov. 22, 1990. Dean was employed as a cook until health issues prevented him from continuing.
The couple remained in Wolf Point until moving to Laurel, Mont., in the fall of 2012 and continued living there until his passing on Oct. 7, 2020. During their time there, Dean worked at his sister- in-law’s tanning salon. She stated that he was her “bestest employee.”
Dean was well known for his great sense of humor, which was a source of joy to all who knew him. He loved music, watching his favorite pro football the Las Vegas Raiders, following the MSU Bobcats’ football team (especially when his cousin, Brayden Konkol, was on the roster), he and Lisa both were avid Nascar fans — he supported Jeff Gordon in every race while Lisa would cheer on Jimmy Johnson.
He enjoyed spending time with his many nieces and nephews. Dean and Lisa shared a love of their cat, “Little One” until her passing earlier this year.
Dean was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Marilee Johnson; and fatherin- law, Tim Loudon.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Lisa Loudon Johnson; father, Ronald Johnson (Sue); mother-in-law, Diane Loudon; sister, Dawn Garfield; brother, Lance Johnson (Debbie); sister-in-law, Kristee Loudon Rossol; brotherin- law, Lynn Loudon (Nikki); and many much-loved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other extended family members. Dean was a very important member of Lisa’s family for 30 years. He will be deeply missed by all of us.
Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be announced at a later date.
(Paid Obituary)
