David Johnson

David E. Johnson Obituary

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing on January 16, 2025, of David Eugene Johnson, age 64, at Stoneybrook Assisted Living in Manhattan, Kansas. David has been reunited with his beloved mother Wanda Mae Johnson.

David Eugene Johnson was born on June 17, 1960, in a small town near Peoria, Illinois. He is survived by his father, Lowell Boyden Johnson (Manhattan, Kansas), his uncle, Ronald Alvin Johnson (Hudson, Illinois), his sister, Linda Butler (spouse Steven in Wamego, Kansas). He has two nieces, Stacy Tidwell (spouse Daniel in Wamego, Kansas) and Rebecca Carbajal (spouse Alfredo in Manhattan, Kansas) plus two great nieces, Taylore, and Bridgette Tidwell (Wamego, Kansas).

David loved watching anything where Kansas State University (KSU) was playing.  David was a loyal avid fan. His wardrobe consists entirely of KSU purple, red Chiefs gear and blue for the Kansas City Royals. David would attend games with his parents regularly. When his health began to deteriorate, he tuned in at home, rarely missing a game. David bled purple!

Dave attended College Avenue United Methodist church (CAUMC) for the past 57 years. David, when his health was better, could be found serving as an usher on most Sunday mornings. He found a sense of purpose and belonging serving at CAUMC. David graduated from Manhattan High School in 1978. David attended Kansas State University for a couple of years before taking a civil service position at Fort Riley. David medically retired from Fort Riley.

David was a loving caring human. He always was lending a helping hand when needed. He will be greatly (like for realzies A-LOT) missed.