Lenore M. Johnson, 81
Sartell
Nov. 18, 1942 – April 16, 2024
Lenore M. Johnson, 81, died April 16 surrounded by her family after a brief illness. A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
Johnson was born Nov. 18, 1942 in Ironwood, Mich. to Estelle (Kivisto) and Leno Sterny. She graduated from Ironwood High School and attended Gogebic Community College. She married her high school sweetheart, Brian Johnson, on May 23, 1964. In 1976, Johnson and her family moved to their forever family home in Sartell. She devoted herself to her family, staying home with her children until they started school. She then worked as a paraprofessional in the Sartell School District until the early 2000s. Johnson loved spending time outdoors and staying active. She enjoyed gardening, camping, boating, fishing and traveling with family. Johnson was artistic and enjoyed painting, knitting and doing craft projects with her grandchildren. She was independent, generous, loving, thoughtful and proud of her family.
Survivors include her daughters, Wendy Johnson of Stillwater and Nicole (Matthew) Stiles of Minneapolis; grandchildren, Eli Stiles and Violet Stiles; sister, Kathy (John) Niksich of Ironwood, Mich.; brother, Michael (Bobbie) Sterny of Inver Grove Heights and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Brian Johnson; son, Steven; and an infant son.
Obituary and guest book available online: www.williamsdingmann.com.
