Eric A. Johnson, 54, rural Maddock, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND after struggling with health issues all summer. His funeral will be held Monday, January 6, at 10:30 A.M. at the First Lutheran Church in Fessenden. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 5, from 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. at the Nelson Funeral Home in Fessenden and for one hour before the service at the church on Monday. In honoring Eris's wishes, cremation will take place following the funeral service and his ashes will be scattered in a location important to him.

Eric Allen Johnson, son of Everett and Delores (Kieper) Johnson, was born April 10, 1965 at Harvey. He grew up on the family farm east of Heimdal and attended Fessenden Public School, graduating in 1983. Eric began farming with his parents at an early age and continued to farm with his father and brother, Dean. He lived in Hamberg for a number of years and served as the mayor before moving to rural Maddock in 2012.

Eric was a lifelong member of the Hoff Lutheran Church in Heimdal, a member of the Harvey Eagles Club and was presently serving on the Fessenden Co-op Board of Directors. He was the ultimate Green Bay Packer fan. His hobbies included collecting baseball cards, coins, and John Deere toys. He enjoyed working at the Bunker and visiting with all the customers.

He is survived by the love of his life, Robyn Risovi; children, Valerie (Dean) Lefor, Aimee Johnson and Ashley Risovi; grandson, Tyson; father, Everett; brother and sister-in-law, Dean (Michelle) Johnson; nephews, Zach (Katie), Branden and Porter Johnson; several aunts, uncles and cousins and a host of friends.

Eric was preceded in death by his mother, Delores (2010) and a number of aunts and uncles, cousins and many friends.

Online condolences may be shared at nelsonfuneralhomesnd.com