Dale A. Johnson (1954-2017)

Dale A. Johnson, 63, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017 in Salina. He was born Jan. 4, 1954 in Ellsworth.

Dale married Nancy Soukup in Ellsworth on Aug. 10, 1991. He was a longtime resident of Ellsworth and worked for the buildings and grounds at USD 327. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Ellsworth.

Dale is survived by his wife, Nancy Johnson of Ellsworth; son, Aaron Johnson (Saraya) of Ellsworth; grandchildren, Makenzie Stroede and Landin, Addilynn, and Axton Johnson; father, Clinton Houser of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother, Bob Houser of Jacksonville; brother, Gary Houser of Jacksonville; aunt, Marilyn Hines of Hutchinson; and uncle and aunt Rex Johnson (Louise) of Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mavis (Johnson) Houser.

Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth followed by a vigil and rosary service at 7 p.m.

Funeral Mass is at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church with burial following in the Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.

Memorials contributions may be made to St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in care of Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.

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