18 Nov Calvin J. Johnson

Calvin J. Johnson; 81 of Kintyre, ND passed away November 16^th, 2022 at CHI St. Alexius Medical Center with his loving wife Bernie by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Johnson Farm (Kintyre) in the Spring/Summer (Date to be determined).

Calvin was born on November 28^th 1940 to Magdalena (Haid) and Ervin Johnson.  He married the love of his life Bernadette Bitz (Rose and Mathias Bitz) on June 19^th 1971.  Calvin made his life’s work farming in Kintyre where he and Bernie raised 3 daughters.  Calvin loved hunting, fishing, traveling, camping, long – haul driving, saunas, and visiting with family and friends. His legacy as a humble, kind, loving, funny, hospitable and faithful carer of people, land and animals will last for generations to come.

Calvin will be deeply missed by his wife Bernie, Daughters: Claudette (Richard) Thompson, Jolette (Mike) Wilson, Lori (Bill) Walker, Grandchildren: John (Kelsey) Nichols, Sadie Solum, Triton and Brinlee Walker, Great Grandchildren Clarissa Farley and Stevie Nichols. Brothers: Lyle (Eleanor), Don (Bernice), and Tom, foster brother: Terry Hilbers along with numerous extended family and friends.

Calvin was proceeded in death by his Parents: Ervin and Magdalena (Haid) Johnson, Brother: Rodney, Sister: Audrey and  brother-in-law Carlo Laine, Nephew: Rick Laine, Grandchild: Angel baby Thompson, Great Grandchild: Angel baby Solum.

In lieu of flowers in memory of Calvin, please make memorials to: Farm Rescue or Kitty City/Furry Friends Rockin’ Rescue/Central Dakota Humane Society (or your favorite animal rescue organization).