Duane A Johnson

Funeral services for Duane A. Johnson will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 6, 2013 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Tom Frey officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Gillette Memorial Chapel. A private family burial will take place at Mt. Pisgah cemetery in Gillette, Wyoming at a later date. Duane A. Johnson, age 80, of Gillette, Wyoming, went home to the Lord, on Friday, May 03, 2013. Duane was born May 23, 1932 in Billings, Montana, to Carl and Helen Johnson. He graduated from Ray (North Dakota) High School, and continued his education at the University of North Dakota, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in education. He married Donna Marie Skaar on December 28, 1954. They raised eight children, Nadine, Randy, Tom, Annette, Dave, Karen, Gail and Patty. He earned his Master's Degree from University of Montana and he taught school in North Dakota and Montana before settling in Gillette, where he was the principal of Campbell County Central Junior High School. The highlight of his career was in Montana with the planning, construction and completion of the Richey High School Gym. He was a member of the Masons and Shriners, and a former member of the Elks. He was a regular friend and patron of the Campbell County Public Library. He enjoyed watching his grandkids participate in school and sports activities. He was a very avid fan of the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux. He also enjoyed dancing and traveling, with surprise visits to his family and friends. He never knew a stranger. Duane is survived by his sister: Charlotte (Erling) Hodenfield of Ray, North Dakota; his children: Nadine (Mike) Tranquilla of Auburn, Washington; Randy (Francesca) Johnson of Oceanside, California; Tom (Brenda) Johnson of Gillette, Wyoming; Annette (John) Eggerman of Kenai, Alaska; David (Stacey) Johnson of Casper, Wyoming; Karen (Keith) Jones of Gillette, Wyoming; Gail (Jesse) Locker of Waco, Texas; and Patty (Raymond) Langer of Elko, Nevada; grandchildren: Amy, Erik, Michael, Amanda, Stefanie, Nick, Samantha, Gabrielle, Jennifer, John Ross, Derek, Josh, Jon, Nicole, Daniel Lars, Noah, Sarah, Jackie, Paige, Anton, Christopher, and Mark, and great-grandchildren: Aurora, Celia, Gerrit, Jadynn, Michael Jr., Elizabeth, Robert, Laura, and Mariana. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Duane's name to benefit the Shriners. Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming, 82716, or via the internet at www.gillettememorialchapel.com.Funeral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716