Dennison
John R. Johnston
1949 — 2022
John Raymond Johnston, age 72 of Dennison, after a battle with cancer, passed away at his home Monday morning, May 16, 2022, surrounded by his family. John was born on December 30, 1949 in Northfield, the son of Ralph L. Sr. and Jeanette (Duncan) Johnston. He graduated from Randolph High School in 1967. After high school, John worked at Northrup King in Stanton, and in later years at Midwest Importers in Cannon Falls and Malt-O-Meal in Northfield where he retired from. Throughout, John was a farmer, raised on the home farm, and continued to work the same soil as his parents. He especially loved the spring of the year, turning the dirt, and planting. A quiet man, he loved the company of...