Carl M. Johnson, 91, of Richardson, Texas passed away on January 4, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Carl was born on January 26, 1932, to Goldie Vera Gariss and Ralph Milton Johnson in Tecumseh, Nebraska and had three siblings: Eleanor Johnson Mockerman, Alvin Lyman Johnson, and Julie Johnson Putnam. He attended high school in Carroll, Iowa and Ainsworth, Nebraska where he excelled in sports, especially basketball. He graduated from Ainsworth High School and received a basketball scholarship to Midland College in Fremont. Carl enlisted in the U.S. Army serving from 1952-1954, during the Korean War and was stationed at Camp Roader, Salzburg, Austria. On November 24, 1957, he married Lois Ann Bergstrom, the love of his life and "the best thing that ever happened to him". They celebrated 66 happy and loving years together and had three children, Stephanie, Michele, and Todd. He taught them to stand tall, be proud and supported them through their accomplishments and difficulties. He was their biggest supporter. Throughout his career they moved many times and after he retired, they settled in Omaha, Nebraska. Carl was the proud Grandpa to Aaron Scott Tompkins, Dustin Ryan Tompkins, Ann Michele King, Emily Christine King Bulkley and Makenna Grace Johnson. He was also Great Grandpa to eight beautiful great grandchildren. He had a long career in retail and worked with Hested's, J.J. Newberry, TG&Y and Wal-Mart Stores. Carl was instrumental in the early years with Wal-Mart as they entered new territories. He enjoyed developing, mentoring, and teaching his associates. Carl will be remembered as a man of integrity and character, a man of his word. He was a man that loved his family deeply and a lifelong Nebraska Cornhusker fan. His passing leaves a hole in our hearts and lives that will be filled with beautiful and loving memories that will help us find comfort and ease our grief. Carl is survived by his wife, Lois Ann Bergstrom Johnson; their children Stephanie Johnson King (Russell), Michele Johnson Tompkins (Larry) and Todd Kelley Johnson (Leah); four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and multiple nieces and nephews. A memorial service is being planned for later this year. Carl was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Goldie Johnson, his siblings Eleanor Mockerman and Alvin Johnson, his granddaughter Ann Michele King and his great grandson Luke Ryan Tompkins. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to: Rockbrook United Methodist Church 9855 West Center Road Omaha, NE 68124 402-393-1015 Link to online giving: https://secure.myvanco.com/YHSA/campaign/C-YNBQ Not a Day Will Go By - by Kelly Roper Not a minute, not an hour, Not a day will go by We won't think of you. You enriched our lives While you were here. Now we must learn to live Without you so near. Time may soften the blow, But your memory won't fade. Not a day will go by We won't wish you could have stayed. To view Carls remembrance page please follow link: https://my.gather.app/remember/carl-johnson-2024