Lester Johnson, 95, of Williston, ND, died peacefully Tuesday, October 25, 2016, surrounded by family at Bethel Lutheran Home of Williston, ND.

Lester Johnson was born September 19, 1921 to Sam and Borghild (Mork) Johnson in Garnett Township North West of Alamo, North Dakota. His early years were spent on the family farm in Alamo.

He was united in marriage to Lorraine (Nygaard) in Alamo, North Dakota on June 30, 1946. Together they raised their four children on the Johnson Farm, 8 miles NW of Alamo.

Lester was very active in his community and served many positions. He was on the Opdahl and Calvary Church Councils, where he taught Sunday school at both Church’s. He was a 4H Leader for many years. Lester served over 20 years as a Director of N.W. Communications in Ray, ND. He served on Alamo Farmers Elevator Board of Directors and Bethel Lutheran Home of Williston, Board of Directors. He also served on the Township Board of Supervisors and Bethel Foundation Board in Williston, ND.

Later in life Lester and Lorraine made time to travel abroad and to enjoy many special places together. Lester was committed to his wife and family and that commitment showed ever greater during Lorraine’s declining health. He was a faithful and devoted husband and father.

Lester was preceded in death by his wife Lorraine, his parents, and twin infant daughters in 1957.

He is survived by three sons, Loring (Marlene) Johnson of Williston, ND; Leston (Carrie) Johnson of Watford City, ND; Lyndon (Dee Ann) Johnson of Alamo, ND; one daughter, Lorrie Ann (Tom) Horsley of Neche, ND and eight grandchildren, one great grandson and cousins.