d by his wife of 34 years, Linda; two children, Nicholas Johnson and special friend Misty Hardy, and Chelsea Johnson, all of Ames; his mother, Geraldine Johnson of Boone; three brothers, Bruce W. (Wini) Johnson, Jr. of Akron, CO, Thomas A. (Lynnette) Johnson of Rio Rico, AZ, and Erick (Jill) Johnson of Jefferson; as well as many nieces, nephews, and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his father. Ryan Funeral Home of Nevada has been entrusted with the care of Edward and his family.