Bruce D. Johnson

Bruce Donald Johnson was born on September 13, 1952 to Ruth (Schwiesow) and Donald Dean Johnson in Carroll, IA. He grew up in Coon Rapids, IA, where he attended Coon Rapids Elementary and High School. After graduating, he attended Maryville University in Maryville, MO until he was drafted by the United States Army and served two years in Germany. Upon returning home, he worked for his father in construction.

In 1976 he was married to the love of his life, Peggy Sue Carpenter. They had three children, Timothy David, Jodi Lynn and Jennifer Sue. He began a 40-year career serving the public in utilities, starting at Coon Rapids Municipalities and ending at Alta Municipalities. Strong in spirit and ethic, Bruce was working up until the very last days.

Bruce was diagnosed with gastro-esophagus cancer in 2012. After an initial surgery treatment, he was given a clean bill of health until December 2014 when cancer returned. He passed away on April 5, 2015 to be with the Lord.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bryan; father-in-law, Gary Carpenter; and brother-in-law, Edwin Testroet.

He is survived by his wife Peggy; three children, Tim (Heather) Johnson, Jodi Johnson (Brian Louwsma) and Jennifer (James) Livingston; six grandchildren, Collin, Adan, Garrett, Blayke, Autumn and Taron; a sister, Debbera Testroet and many other family and friends.