Terry Johnson
Terry L. Johnson, 59, of rural Waukon died Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, WI from injuries sustained in a car accident. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements.
Terry Lee Johnson was born October 2, 1959 in West Union, the son of Dale and Beverly (Starkey) Johnson. He was baptized at Forest Mills United Methodist Church in rural Postville and confirmed at First Presbyterian Church in Waukon. In 1979, Terry graduated from Waukon High School and then went to work for a while with the railroad. He also farmed and worked at various other places such as Northern Engraving in Waukon and for different construction operations.
On a rainy October 21, 2006, Terry married Deborah Knuppe at Dunnings Spring in Decorah. Due to health issues, Terry was forced to retire in 2010.
He belonged to the Waukon Jaycees, the Allamakee Sportsmen Club, and recently joined the Mississippi Valley Sportsmen Club. Terry and Deb took up ATV riding and he became a member of the Allamakee ATV Club, where he was active in helping to legalize it in Allamakee County. The couple took trips to Wisconsin and to eastern South Dakota. He loved to deer hunt, but also hunted for pheasants, turkey, squirrels and coyotes; Terry especially enjoyed when the Johnson family all hunted together. Terry loved to fish for panfish year-round.
He also enjoyed dirt track racing and helped his brother, Kevin, and others work on race cars. He liked watching movies and TV, particularly comedies, wrestling, and of course, hunting and fishing shows, and loved listening to music. One big highlight in his life was attending a Craig Morgan concert. Since his parents were quite the dancers, Terry learned to dance at a young age as well.
Terry was a fun-loving, forgiving person who loved going out and visiting with people every chance he got and was often seen at Sportsmen’s Unlimited in Waukon. Terry mentored a lot of kids in the area, teaching them how to use a gun and how to fish. He loved his critters - dogs, cats and cows - and hated to see any of them suffer. His previous pets, Ben, Rufus and Pudge, were always remembered fondly and his current pets, Chloe and Cissy, will miss him. As an organ donor, Terry’s memory will live on through his gift of life.
Survivors include his wife, Deb, of rural Waukon; his two sons: Josh Johnson of Prairie du Chien, WI and Cody Phillips of Cresco; his grandsons, Landon and Mason Johnson; his mother, Beverly Johnson of Waukon; his brother, Kevin (Barb) Johnson of Waukon; two sisters: Brenda (Mark) Jones of Harpers Ferry and Belva (Jeff) Wemark of Ridgeway; and his mother-in-law, Elaine Knuppe of Waukon. He was preceded in death by his father, Dale; two infant brothers, Jeffrey and Greggory; and his father-in-law, Eddie Knuppe.
Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.
