Dennis L Johnson, 80, of Rochester, MN died on November 12, 2019 at St Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was born to Tony and Ida Johnson on November 10, 1939 in Tracy, MN. He graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1957 and the University of Minnesota in 1961. He married Joann Monson in August of 1969 in Marine on St. Croix, MN. He spent most of his adult life living with multiple sclerosis. He became an inspiration to many because of his positive attitude, great smile, and determination to keep doing the things he loved. He taught in Farmington, Pine Island, and Rochester. He was a volunteer track coach at Mayo High School for 21 years and made many lasting relationships with members of the team as he coached from his mobility scooter. He spent many summers working with the All Comer Track Meets in Rochester.

He is survived by his wife, Joann; brother, Donald of Walnut Grove, MN; brother, Doug (Sharon) of Spring Hill, FL; sister, Evonne Phillippe (Gene) of Hayfield, MN and Surprise, AZ, many nieces and nephews; some great nieces and nephews; and some great-great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister in law, Judy Johnson.

Dennis enjoyed trap shooting, University of MN wrestling, and cheering for and helping young athletes. He was a member of the Rochester Quarterbacks Club and the Dodge Center Sportsman's Club and the Southern MN Sportsman's Club. Dennis was also a member of the Eagles Aerie 2228 Rochester.

The funeral service for Dennis will be held at 11:00 a.m. on November 19th, 2019 at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester with Pastors Paul Hauschild and Ron Hackmann officiating. A visitation will be at Macken Funeral Home on Monday November 18 from 4-7 and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester.

Memorials are preferred to the University of Minnesota to support the wrestling team, National MS Society, or a charity of donor's choice.