Gary A. Johnson

Gary’s service will be livestreamed below at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 24, 2026:

Gary Arthur Johnson, 82, Fargo, North Dakota, died October 18, 2026.

Gary was born September 17, 1944, at Minot, North Dakota, to Arthur and Emily (Hoaglund) Johnson. He attended various schools, graduating from Bowdon High School in 1962. Gary attended the North Dakota State College of Science, completing their architectural drafting course and graduating in 1964.

He married his high school sweetheart, Jan Suckut, at Bowdon on April 19, 1964. They moved to Fessenden where Gary began his 35-year retail lumber career with Great Plains Supply Company and United Building Centers. In the Fall of 1999, Gary joined GOLDMARK Property Management as capital project manager, retiring in the Fall of 2010.

Gary and Jan spent the last 16 years wintering in Mesa, Arizona. Gary loved hunting, fishing, golfing, and having coffee with friends. He adored his four grandchildren, always trying to attend any events they were in.

Gary was active in church work in the various cities they lived in and a member of Lions and Kiwanis clubs too.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jan; two daughters, Donna Johnson (Jeff Bawdon), Mesa, AZ, and Nancy Johnson Seidel (Troy), Fargo; and, four grandchildren: Quinn Poganski, Charlotte, NC, Cole Poganski, Minneapolis, MN, Jensen and Porter Seidel, Fargo. Also, one brother, Dean Johnson, Harvey, ND, as well as nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, brother Roger, and sister Myrna.

(Originally written by Gary Johnson)