Kenneth C. Johnson
Jan. 27, 1921 Faith, SD - February 28, 2002 Rapid City, SD
Kenneth married his wife Carol in 1940. Together they had
4 children:
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Dennis Marion Johnson
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Dean Melvin Johnson
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Arlyce Marilyn Johnson
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Cheryl Marlene Johnson
Obituary
Kenneth Cecil Johnson was born near Faith, SD on January 27, 1921 to Chester
Arthur and Kate (Spilman) Johnson. He spent his entire life on the ranch 18
miles southeast of Faith until ill health forced him and Carol to move into
Faith two and one half years ago.
He attended grade school at rural Mud Butte near his home, and in 1940 ,
graduated from a short course of Agriculture at SDSU in Brookings where he also
participated in the ROTC Program.
Kenneth married Carol Frame on Nov. 21, 1940. Their first home was a sheep wagon
that they purchased along with a few sheep and cattle. They lived and worked
with Chester on the ranch until 1943 when the Chester Johnsons moved to the
Black Hills. Later, Kenneth and Carol purchased the ranch and have operated it
since that time, raising sheep and cattle for a number of years, then switching
to only cattle.
Kenneth loved the ranch and tending to the livestock. He was a self-taught
mechanic and could repair almost anything. He enjoyed visits from friends and
family and a cup of coffee was always a must for anyone who stopped to visit.
He passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2002 at the Beverly Healthcare Center
in Rapid City, SD
He is survived by his wife, Carol: two sons, Dennis and wife Welma of Arvada,
CO; Dean and wife Judy of Faith, SD two daughters, Arlyce Krause and husband
Butch, Faith, SD; Cheryl Schmidt and husband Darold of Rapid City, SD; Gertrude
Trask, Custer, SD; Thelma and husband Jim Frame, Rapid CIty, SD and numerous
nieces and nephews.
His parents; two brother, Daniel and Russell; one sister, Ethel Lammers; and one
nephew preceded him in death.
