Wayne Edward Johnson

Wayne Edward Johnson

Danville

Wayne Edward Johnson, 76, of Danville, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Saint James, Missouri. He was born in Burlington on May 23, 1949 to Cecil R. and Patricia M. Schaefer Johnson. He married Diana “Dee” Ruth McCabe on July 26, 1968 in Middletown, Iowa. She died February 20, 2025.

His family moved from Burlington to Kahoka, Missouri, then back to Danville when he was a child. Wayne attended school in Revere, Missouri, and Danville. He was a member of West Burlington Christian Church and New London Christian Church.

He worked at Lehigh Leopold in West Burlington until they closed in 1990. He then got his CDL, and worked for Single Source, CRST-Cedar Rapids, and Ruan-Hon, and was very proud that he achieved a Million-mile safety award. He also worked at Phelps Field Tile Company in New London. Wayne was an excellent woodworker and proudly built their family dining room table. He was a member of the Moose and Lions Clubs; in the 1970’s he was a Troop Master for Boy Scouts; volunteered at Old Threshers Main Ground and Campground since he was sixteen years old; enjoyed camping with his wife; being with his family; and Cardinals baseball. He loved fishing, enjoyed watching the cardinals, grew beautiful roses and, since moving to his daughter’s in Missouri, he loved sitting on her front porch watching the cars go by, listening to the windchimes and watching the birds in the birdhouses. He enjoyed watching Grit TV, reading Louis L’Amour books; very much enjoyed his Danville coffee group and never knew a stranger.

Survivors include his sons Michael Johnson of Austin, Texas and Joshua (Brandi) Johnson of Burlington; daughters Michelle (Troy) Warth of St. James, Missouri and Johanna Hand of Clarksville, Tennessee; nineteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; brothers Terry Johnson of Bible Grove, Missouri and Harry Johnson of Downing, Missouri; sister Sharon (Neil) Cornwell of Winfield, Iowa; nieces, nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and brother Van Johnson.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM, Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Elliott Chapel, New London, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. The Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, February 9, at New London Christian Church with Pastors Rod and Nathan Cooper officiating. The family requests that friends wear western or Cardinals baseball attire for the service. Burial will follow at Prairie Grove Cemetery, rural West Burlington. Memorials have been established for Be There Ministries in Ethiopia and New London Christian Church. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.