Charles L. Johnson, 91, of Jamestown, ND, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family and under the care of Jamestown Regional Medical Center Hospice.
Charles was born on July 28, 1933, to Lawrence and Mary (Buckwalter) Johnson at the family farmstead in Windsor, ND. He attended Cleveland Public Schools and graduated in May 1951. In November 1954, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, completing basic training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX. He was stationed in Guam with the 28th A&E Maintenance Squadron (SAC), serving as a tail gunner mechanic. Charles was honorably discharged in January 1956.
After his Air Force service, Charles returned to work on his parents’ dairy farm. In July 1958, he married Mary Nystrom, and they had four children: Sherry, Charles Jr., Teressa, and Michael. Charles and Mary divorced in 1973.
Charles worked as a sheep shearer for 30 years. He later married Mavis Wyantt, and they were together for 24 years before her passing in 2003. He then married Carol Rose, and they were together for two years until her passing in 2005. On July 4, 2007, Charles married Rosemarie Jasmann. They enjoyed 17 years together, spending their time farming, attending auctions, and cherishing moments with their extended families.
Charles is survived by his beloved wife, Rosemarie, and his 11 children: Sherry (Blaine) Jacobs, Teressa (Jeff) Eyler, and Michael Johnson, all of Jamestown; Arnold Jasmann, Glendive, MT; Daniel (Dawn) Jasmann and Malena Jasmann, both of Jamestown; Gregory Jasmann, Lake Park, MN; Anthony (Carla) Jasmann, Gladstone, ND; Maureen (Sherwin) Wanner and Maurice (Cherryll) Jasmann, both of Mandan; and Bernadette (Bruce) Eckman, Detroit Lakes, MN.
He is also survived by his three brothers: David (Mary) Johnson, Concrete, WA; Clarence Johnson, Coos Bay, OR; and Terrance (Deborah) Johnson, Windsor, ND; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Mary Johnson; his wives, Mavis and Carol; his son, Charles Jr.; and one great-grandchild, Evelyn Raeann.
Visitation: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 5:00–7:00 p.m., at Haut Funeral Home, Jamestown, with a public prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Basilica of Saint James Catholic Church, Jamestown.
Interment: Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at Mandan State Veteran’s Cemetery, Mandan, ND.