Service Schedule

Visitation
Friends may call at the Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home in Williston on Thursday from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Friday from 9:00 AM until noon and at the church one hour prior to services.

Service
His funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 27, 2018 at First Lutheran Church in Williston. Rev. Brian Knutson will officiate. Other details will be updated later.

Graveside Service
Burial with military rites will be in Riverview Cemetery, Williston.

Robert "Bob" Allen Johnson
November 6, 1944 - April 20, 2018

Place of Birth: Grand Rapids, MN
Residence: Williston, ND
Age: 73

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Robert “Bob” Johnson, 73, owner of BJ’s Printing, of Williston, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND from complications of Parkinson’s.

Robert "Bob" Johnson, was born November 6, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MN to Clayton and Mabel Johnson. He graduated from Bishop Ryan High School in Minot, ND in 1962.

Bob served our country in the US Navy from 1962-1969. He graduated with an associate degree in printing from NDSSS in Wahpeton, ND in 1971. On January 20, 1973 he was united in marriage to Eileen (Berg) Johnson at Faith Lutheran Church of rural Williston. Bob was a member of First Lutheran Church in Williston. He and his wife owned and operated BJ’S Printing for 35 years.

Bob loved camping, hiking, biking, Glacier National Park, The North Unit, Lewis and Clark State Park, and family get togethers. He always looked forward to fall hunting with his friend, Doug Crosby. He passed on his love of hiking and camping in Glacier to his daughters.

Bob is survived by his wife of 45 years, Eileen (Berg) Johnson of Williston; daughters Joy (Shawn) Quitberg of Detroit Lakes, MN and Jan (Justin) Germundson of Horace, ND. Grandchildren Ethan and Owen Quitberg and Ella, Abram, Eli and Axel Germundson. His brother Roger (Carolyn) Johnson; sisters-in law and brothers-in-law JoAnne (Wally) Radtke, Marvin Larson, Betty (Jerry) Kelly, Duane (Leta) Berg, Marvin Berg, Linda Bustad, Dorothy (Steve) Feiring, and Nina (Ron) Jore. Numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clayton and Mabel Johnson, in-laws Lloyd and Hazel Berg, sister-in-law Lorraine (Berg) Larson, and brother-in-law Dorlin Bustad.

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sharon gravos (minot , nd)
Apr 20, 2018

so sorry to hear about Bob. He was a great guy! You have all my sympathy!

Joyce Krabseth (Williston , ND)
Apr 20, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tom and Shirley Tietz (Fargo, North Dakota)
Apr 21, 2018

Our heart goes out to all of Bob’s Family. He was a great and special man. He was so good to Tom and I. Hugs and prayers. God be with you. In Christ, Tom and Shirley Tietz

Elaine Esterby (Alamo, Nd)
Apr 22, 2018

My sympathy to you Eileen & your family in the loss of Bob. You'll have many special memories to share with family & friends.

Revs. Philip & Vickie Arends SRPC/PRPC (Springdale, Arkansas)
Apr 22, 2018

We're saddened to hear of the loss of Bob. I worked with Bob way back when I was a sophomore in high school at the Plains Reporter. After that, he did many print jobs for us at BJ's.
Always enjoyed our brief visits. May the Shalom Peace of Yahweh God fill your hurting hearts as you journey through this grieving period. Selah

Clint and Pam Rasmussen (West Fargo , ND)
Apr 22, 2018

Dear Eileen and to the entire family. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you In the loss of your loved one. Prayers to all that God will comfort you during this most difficult time.

Lois Heller Moore (Grand Forks, ND)
Apr 22, 2018

I was fortunate to visit with Bob at Sanford in Fargo. He recalled how he sold his beloved Corvette in order to marry Eileen! Eileen and Bob were an awesome couple, and I know that Eileen will miss her best friend every day. May God give Eileen and her family so many good memories that they will be able to smile once again.

Mark and Laurie Wrolson (Williston, ND)
Apr 22, 2018

Eileen and Family; Bob was such a wonderful man, I always enjoyed visiting with him at BJ's Printing and being in Bible Studies and on Committees with Bob at First Lutheran Church. Your all in our thoughts and prayers

Carmen McCormick (Valley City, ND)
Apr 22, 2018

Eileen and family, we were so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our deepest sympathy and may God wrap his arms around all of you.

Freda Vachal
Apr 22, 2018

My sincere thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.

Linda and Jim irgens (Horseshoe Bay, Tx)
Apr 23, 2018

Eileen and family. We’re so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Ramona Johnson (Williston)
Apr 23, 2018

So sorry to learn of Bob's illness and passing. He was such a quiet, pleasant, thoughtful, and kind person. (As well as you, Eileen.) Bob did some printing jobs for me and was so conscientious that they were 'just right' every time. One of the most precious prints he did for me was to print a copy of an old charcoal drawing of my mom after she passed away. Every time I look at it I will remember him. God Bless you, Eileen and family, and may you be blessed with peace, strength, and love during this most difficult time.

Dorothy Holm Keever (Epping, ND)
Apr 24, 2018

Eileen and family. So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeanne Smith Knudsvig/Bonnie Smith
Apr 24, 2018

Eileen & Family
Our prayers & thoughts are with all of you. So sorry for the loss of Bob may you keep his memories close to your hearts to help you through the days ahead..

Travis Feiring
Apr 24, 2018

Well I am without words on hearing this news. My only uncle to have shared the US Navy service with me. Very somber moment to come off a 6 month deployment and hear about this. I have so many memories flashing through my mind of talking about the Navy with him. Sometimes I felt he was the only one that understood what I was talking about and I always appreciated our talks. I tried to always make it a point to get him something from each command I have been attached to over the last 21 years. I know he was always happy that I was serving in the worlds best branch of service the US Navy! As I prepare to retire after 21 years of honorable service I do dedicate numerous reasons for it to Bob. I will miss him dearly and wish he could’ve been there 8/3/18 when I retire and see my ceremony. Sorry I can’t make it from where I am currently at to attend his ceremony of an amazing life. God bless Bob and everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him and his family!!!! Love you all and my prayers are with you.

candyce sattler (gladstone, North Dakota)
Apr 25, 2018

my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I wish i could be there for you. Take care and God Bless you. Love candyce and bruce sattler

C'Dale (Jenner McBride) Jore & Phil (Williston, ND)
May 4, 2018

Bob & Eileen were just awesome business partners, whom I enjoyed doing all my paper business with you for McBride Decorating! Not to mention, good neighbors, too. You raised awesome girls. Jan, you were such a great mentor/babysitter! I am so sorry for you all to lose Bob, at the same time we are relieved he no longer has to suffer. May Jesus hold you close and give you lasting memories! With our sincere sympathy, C'Dale & Phil (families of Karli & Schatzi, too!)

Carl and Betty Tengesdal (West Fargo, ND)
May 10, 2018

So sorry to hear of Bob passing away. You have our deepest sympathy! He was a great guy and we enjoyed getting to know him the years we lived in Williston. I think Carl even went hunting with him. May you find comfort in your many wonderful memories and the peace that God gives. Blessed be his memory.

Neighbors, Fisher Orthodontics & Staff

Sanford Health Detroit Lakes Physicians & Staff

Duane & Leta Berg

Dittus Family ~ Myles, Shalon & Adison

West Fargo Park District

Sara Harmon & Dena Heen

Rodger & Family

PW Friends

1st National Bank & Trust Co

Jerry & Betty Kelly, Pat & Stephanie, Matthew & Elizabeth, Daniel & Rowan, Wally & JoAnn Radke, Tara, John & Erin & Families, Linda Bustad & Families, Steve & Dorothy Feiring & Families

Chase & Lindsy Rehak

Joy, Shawn, Ethan, Owen, Jan, Justin, Ella, Abram, Eli & Axel

Erik, Sonja, Castiel & Denmark Hettinga

Bilby Family & Bachli Family