Dale A. Johnson of Hutchinson and formerly of Clarkfield passed away at his home in Hutchinson on Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the age of 55 years, 3 months and 24 days. Dale was born in Tracy, Minnesota, to Hazel (Lathrop) and Alvin Johnson on April 1, 1958. He was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church of Tyro Township. Dale graduated from Clarkfield High School in 1976. Dale was united in marriage to Collette Moen. To this union two sons were born, Tyler and Noah. He worked in the Wood Lake Elevator, Pillsbury Co. in Montevideo and was currently working at TCW Railroad in Glencoe as a Supervisor. He enjoyed his Co-workers and took pride in his work. Dale's pride and joy were his boys. He enjoyed his sons bowling events, watching football, baseball and NCIS. He enjoyed sharing a laugh and reminiscing. Dale was a kind, loving and generous person. He always put others before himself and loved family greatly. He was the person you could count on to do and be his best. Dale passed to his Heavenly home unexpectedly. His memory will be carried steadfast in the hearts of his surviving family. He is survived by his sons Tyler and Noah Johnson of Hutchinson; his former spouse,Collette; his sister, Marie (Gary) Holtan of Granite Falls, Minnesota; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin R. and Hazel M. Johnson. In Loving Memory of Dale A. Johnson Visitation Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 10:00-11:00 a.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Granite Falls, Minnesota Funeral Service Tuesday, July 30, 2013 ~ 11:00 a.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Granite Falls, Minnesota Clergy Officiating Pastor John Schultz Pastor Joel Koepp (Scripture Readings) Psalm 23 1 Peter 1: 3-9 John 14: 23-29 Organist, Phyllis Schultz Congregational Hymns "Beautiful Savior" "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" "On Eagles Wings" Honorary Urn Bearers (Dale's Sons) Tyler and Noah James Holtan (Nephew) Gary Holtan (Brother-in-law) (Co-Workers) TCW Staff and Employees (Friends) Tim Buseman ~ Mark Laechelt Calvin Kruse ~ Marlin Satre Final Resting Place St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Stony Run Township Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota