Roger L. Johnson, age 90, of Grand Rapids, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, at The Emeralds Assisted Living, Grand Rapids, MN.

Roger was born June 6, 1934, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Carl and Gladys Johnson. Roger lived a life marked by devotion to his family, faith, and community. He grew up in Minneapolis, graduating from Minnehaha Academy high school in 1952.  He married Carolyn Peterson in 1955, marking the beginning of a marriage that would last 35 years.

Roger and Carolyn relocated to Grand Rapids in 1957, where he enjoyed a career in accounting and office management for local companies, including Grand Rapids Airport, Viking Oil in Coleraine, and Sandstrom's.

Roger's faith in his Savior Jesus Christ was the cornerstone of his life. He was an active member of Faith Baptist Church and later Grace Bible Chapel. In his retirement years, he volunteered for Elder Circle, enjoying the ability to help others by driving clients to their destinations.

Roger's love for the outdoors was evident in his passion for hunting and fishing and he enjoyed following sports, especially high school hockey.

He is preceded in death by his wife Carolyn, grandson Andrew Johnson, brother Vern Johnson, sisters-in-law June Abrahamson and MaryAnn Olund, and brothers-in-law Roy Olund and Richard Hyllested.

Roger is survived by his sons Kenneth (Darcy) Johnson, David (Lisa) Johnson, James (Sandra) Johnson,  daughter Kristin (Russ) Atmore, 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Betty Johnson and Janet Hyllested, brother-in-law David Abrahamson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation in remembrance of Roger will be held in Grand Rapids at Libbey Funeral Home on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Rice Creek Covenant Church, 125 Ash St., Lino Lakes, MN 55126, officiated by Pastor Russ Atmore. A one-hour visitation will precede the service.  Roger will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife Carolyn in a private ceremony at Washburn-McReavy Hillside Cemetery.