Darrell Johnson

MADISON-Darrell D. Johnson passed away at his home unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, from a heart attack. He was born on May 25, 1962, in Madison. He lived with the love of his life, Pam Masteller, for the past 21 years, and their two children Courtney and Dennis. He went out of his way to help anyone that was in need, always with a smile and a good word. He was a great fan of NASCAR and followed it closely. He loved to camp, ride bike, taking his kids fishing and on boat rides. Darrell was a loving happy person and will be missed dearly by his family and all that knew him. Darrell worked for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for 11 years. One of his most challenging jobs in his younger days was window washing on the high rises in Las Vegas. He is further survived by his eldest daughter, Angel; four grandchildren; his mother, Sharon Johnson; sister, Sherri Johnson; nephew, Josh Johnson; his grandmother, Effie Johnson; aunt, ViAnne (Frank) Nelson; uncles, Richard Howell, Royce (Charmaine) Howell; and many cousins and friends. He was preceeded in death by his father, Dennis Johnson; grandfather, Darrell Johnson; grandmother, Lova Hanson; grandfather, Harry Howell; and three uncles. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 U.S. Highway 51, Stoughton, on Saturday, March 14, 2009, at noon, with Pastor Dean Howell from Grace Baptist Church conducting the services. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the services. Burial will take place at a later time. A memorial service will be held in Fond du Lac at a later date.