LeRoy Johnson, Jr.

Johnson, LeRoy Jr. LeRoy "Buddy" Johnson Jr, 88, of Isanti, MN passed away March 12th. He lived a blessed and full life. A devout and passionate Catholic he passed away at home feeling loved and without regrets. LeRoy is survived by the love of his life, his wife Barbara, their ten children and spouses, eighteen grandchildren and twenty nine great grandchildren. Bud loved them all deeply and felt most joyful when surrounded by them. He was also survived by his brother, James and sisters-in-law Nancy and Bev. He was predeceased by his many sisters, brothers, sister-in- laws, and brother-in-laws. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit he owned a solid waste company, hog farms, a landfill, a golf driving range, raised long horn steers and invested in real estate. In business he wore many hats but he will be remembered most for his cowboy hat. He was a very social person. Those who knew him knew him for a long time. LeRoy loved his life and life loved him back. A special heartfelt thanks to those who devoted time and energy to making LeRoy as comfortable as possible. Viewing Friday March 16th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Strike Funeral Home, 409 Broadway Street SE, Isanti, MN 55040. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, March 17th, 11 am, Visitation beginning at 10 am, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 207 Whiskey Road NW, Isanti, MN 55040. Memorial donations may be made to Rieser Relief Fund, reiserrelief.org