Verl Dean Johnson

Verl D. Johnson, 70 of Grand Island, NE, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at CHI-Bergan Mercy Medical Center, Omaha, NE.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Levander Funeral Home in Albion, NE with Rev. Mary Avidano Hubert officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, NE. Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Levander Funeral Home.

Verl Dean Johnson, son of Marvin and Rachel (Garbe) Johnson was born on October 29, 1953, in Albion, NE. He grew up on the family farm near St. Edward, NE. Verl attended Saint Edward High School and graduated with the class of 1972.

On July 8, 2005, Verl married Cynthia (Choat) Majerus at Yankton, SD. The couple made their home in Albion, NE before moving to Grand Island, NE in 2014. Verl was a welder for many years at CNH Industrial.

Verl enjoyed hunting, fishing, and reading western books. He liked checking out classic cars, trucks, and antique tractors. Verl loved spending time with his four-legged companions: Boo, Lolly, and Bennet. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren and attending their events.

Verl is survived by his wife: Cynthia Johnson of Grand Island, NE; three sons: Chad Johnson of Albion, NE; Eric (Rachel) Johnson of David City, NE; Daniel (Christina) Johnson of Las Cruces, NM; two stepsons: Kyle (Amber) Majerus of St. Edward, NE; Tyler Majerus of Grand Island, NE; stepdaughter: Lacy Majerus of Grand Island, NE; 18 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; mother-in-law: Judith Choat of Albion, NE; along with other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Gary Johnson; infant granddaughter: Aubriella Johnson; and father-in-law: Alan Choat.