Willis Johnson

Willis E. Johnson, 58, Hatton, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in his home. Willis was born on December 12, 1959, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Merritt and LaDonna (Parker) Johnson.  He Graduated from Hatton High School then attended North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, where he received his degree in Diesel Technology. He served in the US Army as a tank mechanic from 1986 to 1992. Willis started working at Uglem-Ness in 1979 as a diesel mechanic where he worked for most of his adult life until his health started to fail. He married Julie Kemp on May 30, 1992 in Eldridge, Iowa. Willis is survived by his wife Julie, father Merritt, children: Amy (Duane) Stenehjem, Barbara Johnson, Diane (Michael) Quern, Casey (Brian) Harding, Zachary Johnson, grandchildren: Nicholas, Isaiah, Jessica, Troy, Dominic, Gabriella, Hunter, Annabell, Piper, brother Virgil (Tami) Johnson, sisters Leann (Elroy Burkle) Nelson, Vickey Johnson. He was preceded in death by his mother. A private service will be held.