Ronnie Johnson’s wishes were to be cremated and remembered with fond memories. There are no public services at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and Crematory (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Contributions to the Esophageal Cancer Action Network in his honor. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Ronald “Ronnie” Dean Johnson died August 18, 2026 at his home in Butler, Missouri surrounded by his family. Ronnie was born September 5, 1964 in Clinton, Missouri to David Howard and Dolly Faye Allen Johnson.
Ronnie married Lisa Marie Erhart on January 28, 1984 in Clinton, Missouri. Together they raised two daughters, Samantha Joann and Amanda Sue. He loved fishing, hunting and playing pitch. His greatest joys were his grandchildren, Emma, Michaela, Riley and Sawyer.
Ronnie is preceded in death by his father, David; brother, Daniel; two sisters, Francis and Nancy; and in-laws, Bill and Joan Erhart. He is survived by his wife, Lisa of the home; daughters, Samantha Westmorland and Amanda Fleischer and husband Keith, all of Butler, Missouri; grandchildren, Emma Grace and Micaela LeeAnn Miller and Riley Edward and Sawyer Merle Fleischer; two sisters, Tina Howe (Wendel) and Rosie Butler; three brothers, David, Walter and Billy; mother, Dolly Butler; and aunts, nieces, nephews and friends.
To honor Ronnie’s memory the family asks that you take yourself fishin’.
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