Bernard Nelson Johnson (Bernie) was born on February 5, 1950, at Beloit, Ks. He passed away at his home in Smith Center, Ks on July 1, 2025.
Bernie was a true and faithful friend to all who knew him. The saying “He will give the shirt off his back,” that was Bernie!! He was a hard worker and he took pride in his work. He said “if you can’t do it right then don’t do it at all”. So many people are going to miss him. Bernie went into the Army shortly after high school and was a Vietnam Veteran. That service in Vietnam left an indelible mark on him. He was awarded so many medals and had shrapnel fragments in his body to prove it. Bernie worked in the salt mines after coming back from Vietnam then returned to Smith Center. He was employed at Peterson campers and the Lyon rock query, then he “retired” to being his own boss and doing yard work. To that he was dedicated and we just don’t know how those shoes will be filled. Bernie would tell you he had his true God on his side and he was taking care of him.
Preceding him in death were his parents Veron Johnson and Louise Carle, stepfather Ralph Carle, sister Cathy Jennings, brother Daniel Carle, brother-in-law Jerry Jennings, Dan Brown and Frank Baetz.
Left to cherish treasured memories are his son Shawn Crull and wife Honey, their four children Eliyana, Isiah, Abner and Adakai, That precious little family was Bernie’s pride and delight. He was planning a trip to Minatare, Ne. this July to spoil those grandkids some more.
He is also survived by his brother Garth (Colleen) Carle, and sisters Barbara Baetz, Irene (Chuck) Brocka, Esther Brown, Sandy (Don) Leach, and Kristy Lange, Nephews, Nieces, and almost as many friends as there are stars in the sky.