Donna J. Johnson, age 89, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at United Pioneer Home, Luck, Wisconsin.
Donna was born on Aug. 17, 1936, in St. Croix Falls to Bert and Marie (Nelson) Patrin. She graduated from St. Croix Falls High School, and married Richard H. Johnson, in May of 1954. They spent the next 68 years together through many ups and downs that were full of hard work and the simple joys of country living.
For several years, Donna and Richard owned and operated DJ’s Café in Amery, Wisconsin. Throughout her working years, Donna also worked at Fabritec, cooked at the Dalles House, and later handled the paperwork for the family business until her retirement.
In her early years, Donna found a passion for ceramics and gave lessons to others. Donna and Richard shared a long life together, enjoying camping, fishing, playing cards, trips to the casino, and spending time outdoors. Donna especially loved when they moved to the country and had a small hobby farm. Upon retirement, you could find Donna tending to her flowers and gardens or in her kitchen baking and cooking. She will be dearly missed by many.
Donna is survived by her children, Debbie (Wesley) Adams, Ricky (Pam) Johnson, and Chris (Clarissa) Johnson; daughter-in-law, Nancy Johnson; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Sharon (Richard) Wassberg; brother, Peter (Mary) Patrin; brother-in-law, Adrian Poynter; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Marie Patrin; husband, Richard; son, Curtis; sisters, Phyllis Poynter, Betty (Bob) Brust, and Ruth (Lawrence) Donaghue; and grandchildren, Walter, Tom, Teddy, Tony and April.
Per Donna’s wishes, no public services will be held. Kolstad Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
