Dennis D. Johnson

Dennis “Pooker” Johnson, 74, of Council Bluffs went to live with the Lord and be with his beloved wife, Ramona, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Corning, with Pastor LeAnn Robine officiating. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery at Quincy, in rural Adams County. Open visitation with family receiving friends will be 9:30–10:30 a.m., prior to the service.

Memorials may be directed to the family, to be established. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Dennis Dale Johnson was born Aug. 8, 1948, the youngest son of Ina Viola (Russell) and Clifford Gustave Johnson, was born in Adams County. He was better known as “Pooker.” Dennis grew up with his older brother Larry in the Carbon and Corning area, as well as attended school there.

Dennis married Ramona Cooney, Aug. 13, 1971. They were blessed with a daughter, Lisa. Dennis worked at Corning Meat Processing as a young man. Later, he began a career at Burlington Northern Railroad as a track laborer. Following retirement, Dennis and Ramona owned and operated the Johnson Bait Shop for 18 years.

Dennis had a great love for nature and wildlife, teaching many to hunt, trap and fish. One of his favorite times was ice fishing with granddaughter Gentry Johannes and grandson Jake Dixon. He enjoyed fishing with his buddy, Don Crill, at many favorite ponds and lakes. Denny was always proud of his garden and asparagus patch. His love for the outdoors kept him strong. Dennis and Ramona enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casinos.

Dennis was preceded in death by his wife Ramona; parents, Ina and Clifford Johnson and in-laws Leland and Grace Carter.

Dennis is survived by daughters, Lisa (Matt) Rief and Linda Johannes; his brother, Larry Johnson; many nieces, nephews, friends and his special fur buddy “Peadee.”