James R. Johnson

James R. (Jim) Johnson passed away on May 30, 2024. Jim was born to Arthur and Frances (George) Johnson in Douglas, WY on November 11, 1938. He served in the US Army from 1956 -1959 and continued to the US Army Reserves to serve for three more years. On March 20, 1970, Jim married the love of his life, Caroline (Rodeman) Johnson. They were married for 54 years.

Jim’s last working day was as a truck driver hauling milk for MEDA, WDCI, and DFA in Wyoming, Nebraska, and Colorado, a job he held for 28 years.

Jim had hobbies that included going to the mountains to hunt and fish, which he loved to do. He went regularly to the VFW where he enjoyed playing cards and quarters. He had a game named after him called “Dammit Jim”. Jim was a cat lover and had many over the years.

Jim is survived by his wife Caroline; son William (Jodi) Johnson of Cheyenne, WY; daughters Dolly (Frank) Friedlan of Torrington, WY; Patsy (Guy) Chabot of La Quinta, CA; and Jean (Ron) Green of Torrington, WY; sisters Marie (Farrell) Maw of Riverton, WY and Barbara Dorf of Casper, WY; 14 Grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; brother Don Johnson; sister Carol Castle; and grandson Brian Johnson.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 10:00 am at the Wiedersphan-Radomsky Chapel. The service will be live streamed at www.wrcfuneral.com beginning at 10:00 am.