Keith Ernest Johnson

LEWISTONKeith Ernest Johnson, 84, of Lewiston, died surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the Lewiston Villa.Keith was born April 10, 1928 in Postville, IA to Ernest and Lucille (Harris) Johnson. He attended rural schools in the Canton area and began farming at an early age. On June 25, 1949, Keith was united in marriage with Beverly Lunde at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. Besides farming, Keith hauled can milk for a period of years to the Fremont Creamery. He also hauled scrap iron for several years. Keith sold Archer Oil for many years and during that time he received a Bulova watch for high sales. He also was a custodian at Enterprise Rest Area for over 20 years before retiring at age 78. Above all, Keith loved spending time with his family.He is survived by his loving wife of over 63 years, Beverly Johnson of Lewiston; children, Karen (Jim) Brown, Aleta (Dwayne) Papenfuss, Harold (Lynne) Johnson, Lynda (Dan) Duncanson, Rebecca (Rick) Domke, and Craig (Vicky) Johnson; 23 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; brother, Neil (Judy) Johnson; sister, Ramona (Lavern) Moger; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, LeRoy, Duane, William, and Carroll; grandson, Willie Johnson and one great grand-daughter, Kayla Klawiter.Visitation will be held from 4-8pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service in Lewiston. Funeral service will be 11am, Wednesday, February 13 at the St. Charles United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior. Reverend Heather E. Klason will officiate. Interment will follow in the Lewiston Public Cemetery. In memory of his beloved mother-in-law who suffered from Alzheimer's, the family prefers memorials be directed to the Alzheimer's Association in lieu of flowers.Please share a memory of Keith with his family, sign the online guestbook, and view his video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/372670