Ronald Dean Johnson Sr., 71, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018, at his home in Austin.

He was born Jan. 15, 1947, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Roland and Jurine (Arett) Johnson. Ron grew up in Albert Lea and attended Albert Lea High School, graduating with the class of 1965. Following his graduation, he went on to serve his country in the National Guard. On Feb. 22, 1974, Ron married Barbara Newman in Austin. They made their home in Austin and were blessed with five children. Ron worked as an energy tech for SEMCAC in the weatherization program for over 25 years, retiring in April 2005. Ron was a hard worker and loved to stay busy. He enjoyed boating, riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing, collecting Coke memorabilia and playing Yahtzee. Ron most enjoyed the time he spent with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Barb; children, Christopher Johnson, Angela Johnson, William (Michelle) Johnson and Barbie (Jim) Larson, all of Austin; mother, Jurine Johnson of Albert Lea; grandchildren, Stephanie (David), Dakota, Joshua, Brittany (Lin), Jori, Jack, Owen, Henry, Gracie, Faith, Cameron, Lyric, BreeAnna, Autumn, Avery, Liam, Nicole, Nathan, Ethan, Ashley and Taylor; great-grandchildren, Isabelle, Lillyanne, Carter and Kayle; brothers, Kenneth (Linda) Johnson of Sioux City, Iowa, and Charles Johnson of Albert Lea; sister, Marsha (Harlan) Kuntz of St. Ansgar, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Rita Johnson of Albert Lea and Dorothy Newman of Austin; brothers-in-law, William Newman and Ronald Newman of Austin; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Roland Johnson in 1994; his son, Ronald D. Johnson Jr. in 2017; brother, Stanley Johnson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Ardis Newman; brothers-in-law, Robert Newman and Dennis Newman; aunts and uncles, and many friends.

Memorial services for Ron will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2018. at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin with Capts. David and Laura Amick officiating. The Johnson family will greet friends from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery in Austin. Services are prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.