Duane Keith Johnson of Hermiston passed away in Richland, Wash. on Aug. 8, 2020 at the age of 89.
He was born on April 17, 1930 in Elsie, Neb. to Harry and Nettie Marymee Johnson.
Duane lived in Elsie, Neb. for several years until his family moved to Cheyenne, Wyo. He attended school in Cheyenne, where he graduated from high school. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army for several years. After his honorable discharge he returned to Cheyenne, where he began his career as a pipefitter with the Union Pacific Railroad. He worked for the railroad for several years in Cheyenne before he was transferred to Hermiston in the early 1960s. He retired from the railroad with over 43 years in the 1990s.
Duane was a member of the Columbia Grange and American Legion, and he enjoyed volunteering at Good Shepherd Hospital and at the Hermiston Library for as long as he could. He liked word search books and working on his mini farm.
Duane married Doris Davis in Cheyenne, Wyo. on March 2, 1957.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Doris; sons, Paul Johnson and Brian Johnson; daughter, Teresa Price; 11 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kenneth; and a brother, Glenn.
A private family gathering will be held.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
