Keith Johnson
March 27, 1945-Sept. 8, 2021
Keith Edward Johnson
was born March 27, 1945,
to Raynold and Eva
(Myhre) Johnson in rural
Plaza. Keith was raised in
Plaza where he attended
school. He was drafted
into the US Army on No-
vember 10, 1965, and was
stationed in Germany dur-
ing the Vietnam War.
After his honorable
discharge on October 25,
1967, Keith returned
home to Plaza.
He was united in mar-
riage to Victoria “Vicky”
Baker on June 23, 1968, in
Stanley. After settling in
Plaza, Keith started work-
ing for Farmers Union Oil.
While living in Plaza he
served on the Plaza City
council, was active in the
Plaza Fire Department,
serving as Fire Chief,
served on the Plaza Police
Department, and was a
member of the Bangen
Moen American Legion
Post 119.
In 1980, Keith began his
career at the Parshall
elevator. In 1981, they
moved to Parshall where
they raised their family.
Keith and Vicky were
blessed with three chil-
dren, Brian, Cory and
Candace. They were
members of the United
Church of Christ in
Parshall, and Keith also
served on the Parshall
Fire Department. Vicky
unexpectedly passed
away September 23, 1998.
The following year, on
December 24, 1999, Can-
dace was killed in a tragic
car accident.
With the help of his
brother-in-law, Brad Bak-
er, Keith joined a support
group, Beginning Experi-
ence (BE). BE helped
Keith through this diffi-
cult time creating many
lifelong friendships.
These friendships brought
meaning back to Keith’s
life. Keith continued to
live in Parshall and fin-
ished out his career at the
elevator, retiring in 2016,
after 36 years of service.
Following his retirement
Keith bought a house in
Rugby, where he lived un-
til his death. During his
time in Rugby, he was a
member of the Eagles
Club.
Keith was a great man.
He was well-loved by
many and made many
friends throughout the
years. He was a wonder-
ful father and grandfather.
He loved spending time
outdoors and riding his
Harley. He was a quiet
man but will be remem-
bered for his kindness.
Keith E. Johnson, 76,
Rugby, formerly of
Parshall, died Wednesday,
September 8, 2021, at a
Minot hospital. May he
rest in peace as his
memory lives on.
Keith is survived by:
his sons, Cory Johnson of
Glendive, MT and Brian
(Misty) Johnson of Du-
luth, MN; grandchildren,
Madison and Morgan
Johnson; brothers, Ronnie
(Mary) Johnson of Willis-
ton, Timmy (Jimi) John-
son of Huntsville, AL,
Paul (Carol) Johnson of
Mandan, and Barry John-
son of Lake Metigoshe;
sister, Kathy (Jerry)
Findlay of Sidney, MT;
multiple nieces, nephews,
cousins, and in-laws.
He was preceded in
death by: his parents,
Raynold and Eva; his
wife, Vicky; and his
daughter, Candace.
Visitation: Wednesday,
September 15, 2021, from
noon to 5 p.m. at
Langhans Funeral Home,
Parshall
Prayer Service:
Wednesday at 7 p.m. at
First Lutheran Church,
Parshall
Funeral: Thursday,
September 16, 2021, at 11
a.m., at First Lutheran
Church, Parshall
Interment: Parshall
Cemetery, Parshall
(www.langhansfuneral
home.com)