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Steven "Chopper" Johnson
1951 - 2016
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Mike Oleson posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Dear Marlene and family....my sincere condolences seem like so little, but our thoughts and prayers are with you.
This is a prime example where we think a man who has done so much for the people in the area, will continue to be there and make others happy....cherish the memories and each other.
Chop touched many lives....and will be missed dearly....
We hope you feel everyone's love and strength.
Mike Oleson
PS...It's fun to see Chop's clean upper lip in the pictures....I thought he had that mustache forever.
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Donna Kaiser posted a condolence
Saturday, July 23, 2016
Marlene, I am so sorry to hear about Chopper passing away. He was such a nice man and a friend to many. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Roland Schwandt posted a condolence
Saturday, July 23, 2016
Marlene, Sara, and Kyler, I'm at a loss to adequately express my sympathies. Chop was a very special man. He was instrumental in helping me get started in the liquor store, and became a true mentor to me. I so wish I could be there this week, but I won't be able to make it. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I pray the Good Lord gives you peace, and helps you through this unbearable time.
-Roland
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Sherri Rachaner posted a condolence
Saturday, July 23, 2016
To the family of Chopper, It was my pleasure to attend and graduate from YHS with Steve. Although I didn't see him often, I worked with Mary at Mayo in Rochester,Mn. She always had stories about her beloved brother. My heart breaks for all who loved him. I will be at RBD and know there will be many tributes. "Well done good and faithful servant". May God bless and comfort you all!
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Rod and Jana McCloud posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2016
We are so very sorry for your loss! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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Friday, July 22, 2016
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Dru Seward posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2016
Dearest Sara,
Dan and I just read about your father's passing and are sending our heartfelt thoughts to you and your family. Please know that your friends love you and share your loss in our hearts.
Dru Seward and Dan Albertsen
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Greg Hanson posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2016
Marlene and Family,
I was so sorry, and shocked to hear the news about Chop. I am very very sorry for your loss.
I feel so fortunate that I got to see you and Steve when in Yankton last month. Chopper certainly left his mark on this world, making it a better place. The next place will be yet a better place.
My very sincere sympathies to you and your family.
Warm thoughts of comfort are with you and your family.
Greg Hanson
Mpls
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Loran & Kathy (DeLozier) Tramp posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2016
Our prayers and sympathy are with the family at this difficult time. Chopper was a "one of a kind". You don't find them very often.
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Tom Roberts posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Sorry to hear about Chopper. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family. He was too young but the Lord welcomed him home. I know you have wonderful memories to help you through these difficult times.
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Bill Cope posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2016
I'm so sorry Marlene! I was absolutely shocked to get the email from Ross VanderHule. My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope you are doing OK.
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Nikki Schmidt lit a candle
Thursday, July 21, 2016
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Pam Raeder posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Sara, Ted and family--
Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Keep those memories close to your heart.
Pam and Al Raeder
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Julie Fischer posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Marlene and family, Hugs to all of you , I know this time is soooo difficult, embrace in knowing that Chopper is in heaven and the good lord has his reason that he would call for someone as special as Chopper so soon, he will join many special angels to watch over us and I pray God gives you the comfort you will need in the following days. My hugs go out to all of you. He will be greatly missed.
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Annette & Jeff Gamber posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Thinking of you Sara and family, know I pray God wraps his loving arms around you and keep you in his faith.. I am so sorry I know how difficult this is.. Love to you.
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Pamela Cimpl Tiede posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Dearest Marlene and family: My prayers and thoughts are with you. From high school to the present----you two have been a team. I have such great memories of you, Chopper and all of your family. Hold tight to the memories. May he rest in peace. Pam a
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Karen and Buddy Hovland posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2016
So sorry to hear about your loss! All of you are in our thoughts and prayers!! What a wonderful man and life well lived!!!
The Hovlands
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Marlene Svatos (Kirsch) posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Steve's Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear loved one. Gary and I will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. May you know that "Chopper" is in the arms of our loving father. He will watch over you always.
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Keri Thompson posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Marlene, Mary and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Chop's passing. It was shocking to read. Chop was the kind of guy you always thought would be there. And he was. He will be deeply missed. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Deepest condolences, Keri
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Karen Frick Edler posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Dearest Marlene, Sarah, and Kyler.
It is so difficult for me to express the words I so much want to say to you. This has been such a saddening time for you and for all that love Chopper. He has touched so many lives, that is so apparent. I have known you all for so very long, and there was never time that he had not extended a smile, hug or greeting. Truly a one-of-a-kind guy. I cherish that we were able to connect a little closer these last few years. I love you all, and my heart will be heavy for so long. My most sincere thoughts and prayers go out to you today and for all the days that follow.
Karen
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Jeanne and Greg Horning posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Marlene, Sara and Kyler,
We are so incredibly sorry to hear of Chopper's passing. God wrap His arms around all of you and hold you tightly. Our sincere condolences to each of you.
Much love,
Greg, Jeanne, Emilee and Shawn
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Fr. Frank McNeil posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
My sincere thoughts and prayers of support and sympathy. I always enjoyed the time I knew Steve when I was chaplain for the Yankton Fire Department.. It was always a fun time when I would return to Yankton for the annual supper with the retired and active firefighters. It was always good to see Steve. May he rest in peace in the arm of God and in the company of the Saints, especially Saint Florian, the Pstron of Firefighters.
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Joe & Mavis Novak posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Marlene & Family, We are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Chopper was our life-long friend and we will always have fond memories of him. May God give you strength and comfort during the days ahead. Joe & Mavis
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Sharon Hill posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Dear Marlene and family,
I'm struggling to find the words to convey comfort to you at such heartbreaking news! Chop was such a great guy. So sorry for the loss of your husband, father, and grandpa.
Peace and love,
Sharon Hill
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Mike and Maureen Staniech posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Marlene and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Chopper. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We have many great memories of times at the Elks Club with Chopper. We are in PA and will miss the service. Cherish your memories throughout this most difficult time.
Mike and Maureen Staniech
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Deb (Raynie) Pravecek posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Marlene and family
I was saddened and surprised to hear of Steve's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Deb Raynie Pravecek
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Donna Mutschelknaus posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Marlene, Sara, and Kyler -- So very heart broken by this news!! Chopper was quite the character -- always there to make you laugh and make each day better !! I will never forget him calling me "Donna Baby " and then that naughty giggle !! He was truely a unique and unforgettable individual. Such a big heart and always willing to help! He never forgot us girls at Carlsons' at Christmas time, bringing us homemade crafts from Marlene!! Paul and I will miss him so! Our love,thoughts,prayers and deepest sympathy to your family -- he was a great husband and father and will be missed! Hold on to all the memories, they are precious.
Stay strong and God Bless!!
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Sheri and Matthew Brenner posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Sara, Ted and family;
Sorry to hear about the lose of your father. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during is time. Hope peace will fill your heart knowing your father is in a vey special place now with God. Take care!
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Lori (Deutsch) & Roman Madden posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Marlene, Sara and Kyler,
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear the passing of Chopper,he was a great guy and and a wonderful friend, I /we always enjoyed talking with him whenever we we were in Yankton. I will miss him much!Please let me know if I can do ANYTHING for any of you.
With love and Friendship,
Lori (Deutsch)& Roman Madden
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Jeff & Barb Schild posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Marlene and family,
It is with heavy hearts, hearing the passing of Chopper. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Jeff & Barb Schild
Spearfish, SD
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Pamela Blasy posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Marlene and family-
I'm so sorry for your loss-I am out of town so won't make the funeral.
Chopper was such a fun and very caring person to work with. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Pame
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Richard&Rose Wootton posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Sorry to hear about Steve. I knew Steve from the few times he came into the Lumber Yard we had at 10 and Broadway,to get some supplies. I also saw him at River Boat Days,helping where he could . Sorry we are going to be out of town when his services are. You have both Rose and mine condolences, please take care.
Richard&Rose Wootton
910 west 12th Yankton SD
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Jody and Brad Johnson posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Marlene, so shocked to hear the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! He was a great guy and a great fireman!
He was always glad to see you when you ran into him. He will be missed!
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Jane Williams posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Steve's death. May God be with you all at this time
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Mallory Acers Hagen posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Marlene, Sarah and families -- I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Chopper. He was a wonderful husband, father and man, and will be missed by many.
Please know that you are all in my heart, thoughts & prayers at this time. Please let me know if I can do anything to help.
With love & deepest condolences,
Mallory
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Carol Rosenbrook posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Marlene and family, You have my deepest sympathy.
Chopper was one of the bright spots to every day I spent in the beer business. I have missed his cheery voice on the other end of the phone. He was the one person I could say how my day was going and he would know right away what to say to make it better.
Chopper was one of a kind and he will always be a bright spot in my memories.
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Cindi Hinton posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Dear Marlene and Family-so sorry to hear about Chopper.Our (Mom too) thoughts and prayers are with you
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Cindy Grohs posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Marlene and family,
So terribly sorry to hear that Chopper has passed. What a character he was and a good friend to many, he had one of the biggest-caring hearts. Don probably met him with their favorite breakfast orange juice. He will be missed my many.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cindy Grohs
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P.R. Olson posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
I am sorry to hear of his passing. I am out of town and not able to make the services later this week. I always enjoyed talking with chopper. He really helped Sertoma with our root beer float stand at Yankton Riverboat Days. He was also a past award winner of Sertoma annual community involvement award. He did great things for Yankton. He will be missed.
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Brad, Jodi (Keegan) and Nathan List posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Marlene & family -
We are very sorry to hear about Choppers passing. He was a wonderful person - always available if someone needed help and he spent many years working hard at the shop. The Yankton area will miss him greatly for all his volunteer work ... Riverboat Days won't be the same without seeing his smiling face at the River!
You are all in our thoughts and prayers ~ stay strong and support one another. One day at a time.
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Eileen Branson posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
To the Johnson family, I am so saddened to hear of Choppers
passing. Sending all love and prayers to your family. God bless you all.
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Natalie Bicknell posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Marlene,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My heartfelt prayers and blessings are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Much Love, Natalie
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Steve and Kathi Larson posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
We were so very sad to hear of Chopper's passing. What an awesome guy he was, always willing to help out where ever he was needed and always wanting to do anything to help out friends and the community. Believe me he will never be forgotten. Know that you are in out thoughts and prayers. Kathi and Steve
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Susan Flint Cremer posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Oh Marlene and family, I am so very sorry to hear about Chop. I have no words that adequately express my sincerest condolences. Please just know that I am thinking of you and sending you all my thoughts and hopes that you find some peace. It has been such a very long time since I have seen him (and you), but I do have such fine memories of him and the Johnson family! My dad and Chops dad were pretty good friends. Oh, I feel so sad with this news! Hugs! Hugs to you too, Mary!
Susan
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Marcene Blakey Royster posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Marlene, words cannot convey my sympathy at the death of Chopper. I know that he was the love of your life. May you find comfort in the arms of our LORD. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Marcene
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Margaret Holland posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Dear Marlene, kids and the Johnson family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Steve. I know you will all miss him terribly. He contributed so much to the community and he will be long remembered by those who knew him.
With deepest regards,
Margaret Dendinger Holland
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Cookie Mattern posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Marlene, words cannot express my sorrow for you and your family. May Chop RIP. Wish I were there to give you a hug. God bless you.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2016
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Pauline Rhoades uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
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25th Anniversary (August 2008) of Yankton Riverboat Days with the U.S. Army Golden Knights and Mike, Dickie, Chop, Pauline "Jaws", and Randy.
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