LeRoy "Lee" Johnson, 85, of Columbus, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Bryan Medical Center West Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska, with his family by his side.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, September 6, at Highland Park Church with Pastor Mike Escen and Pastor Les Bennett officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and will continue on Tuesday, from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. Interment will be in Columbus Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Royal Family Kids Camp through Highland Park Church.

LeRoy Byron Johnson was born on July 19, 1937, in Stromsburg, Nebraska, to Byron and Frances (Malmen) Johnson. He joined the Navy after high school. He met Glenda Johnson after he returned from his military service and they were married on May 25, 1963. Lee worked for Becton Dickinson for 30 years and then worked for Columbus Housing Authority until he was 78. He enjoyed motorcycle rides and woodworking. He loved his yard and garden and kept them beautiful. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his greatest love of all.

Lee is survived by his wife Glenda, children Jnel (Tim) Birkel, Alan Johnson, Tom Johnson, Jolynn (Brett) Ferguson, eight grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.