Gayle Roy Johnson
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Gayle Roy Johnson, 87 of Winona and formerly of Bloomington, MN, died at his home in the loving care of family on January 7, 2021 after a short illness. Gayle was born on December 4, 1933 in Willmar, MN to Axel and Alice (Jordin) Johnson. Gayle and the love of his life, Diane Julia Dietz were united in marriage on February 12, 1961. They enjoyed 41 years together before Diane died in December 2002. To this union, three children were born: Jeffrey, Michelle, and Pamela. Gayle is survived by his loving daughters Michelle (Rodney) Moats of Mondovi, WI and Pamela Spencer of Winona, MN. Survived by grandchildren Aaron Blomdahl, Kayla (Justin) Davis, Alex Spencer, Julia Moats, Jena (Matt) Miller, Kristine (Justin Barbee) Moats. Great grandchildren Jackson Hookom, Kendall Keith, Jolene Davis, Tyler and Hayden Miller and Wyatt Barbee. Gayle is also survived by his brother-inlaw Dr. David (Flo) Dietz his nephews, nieces, and many dear friends. Gayle was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, newborn son Jeffrey, wife Diane, grandson Dustin Keith and his siblings: Harriet, Helen, Howard, Richard, Loren, Katherine, Elaine and his sister-in-law, Judith Dietz. Watkowski-Mulyck Funeral Home 376 E. Sarnia St. Winona, MN (507) 452-2782 www.watkowski-mulyck.com.