Richard Johnson

Funeral services for Richard Johnson, 58, of rural Bussey, will be held Wednesday,
June 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville (309 W.
Main St). Interment will be at the Bellefountaine Cemetery near Tracy.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 3rd, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the
Pierschbacher Funeral Home. Richard had many passions and with his sudden illness
and passing, it is requested that memorials be made in care of his family, so they may
thoughtfully honor those passions dearest to him.
Born May 28, 1967, to Charles and Lois (Bingham) Johnson, Richard passed away May
29, 2025, one day after his 58th birthday, at the University of Nebraska Buffett Cancer
Center surrounded by his family.
Richard graduated from Twin Cedars High School in 1985. From there he pursued a
Diesel Mechanics Degree from Indian Hills Community College. He had several jobs
over the years and most recently delivered propane for Two Rivers Cooperative. He
loved his job, his Two Rivers family, and all the friends he made along the way.
Richard married the love of his life, Valerie Hoch, on December 24, 1991. His family
grew and he was blessed with two children: Rachel (Chance) Mayfield and Garould
Johnson; and six grandchildren: True, Kaden, Asher, and Charleigh Mayfield, and
Martin and Doug Johnson.
In spare time, Richard enjoyed hunting and fishing, and sharing his catch with family
and friends at his annual fish fry. Most importantly spending time with his family and
friends. Richard was larger than life; his big personality, generous nature, and
welcoming smile made him easy to talk with. He also loved working on the farm with his
wife.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 34 years; two children; six
grandchildren; and many other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Lois; parents-in-law, Michael and
Sharon Hoch; bonus father-in-law, Ben Shinn Jr.; brother, Martin; great nephew, Hayden
Bacus; and many other relatives.