Ricky "Ole" Johnson age 68 of Ramsey, MN passed away on November 28th, 2025 at home surrounded by family after a 7 ½ year battle with medical issues after his retirement.

Ole was always the life of the party and an avid joke teller. He was famous for his "Ole & Lena" jokes. He loved golfing, fishing, woodworking and spending time with his family & friends. Ole & Kim just celebrated their 45th anniversary 1 month before he passed. He was so proud of his family, including his wife, Kim; daughters, Danielle, Kristin (Steve),Shayna and all of his grandchildren, Kylan, Chase, Kendall, Alivya, Harper and Emersyn; he was also survived by his siblings, Chris (Kevin) Wojciechowski, Lisa (Chad) Langton, Sue Johnson, and many nieces and nephews. Ole was preceded in death by his son, Shane; parents, Orrin and Ruth; his in-laws, Dwaine and Dorothy Wilmot and Don Ziegler; brother, David Johnson.

A Celebration of Ricky's Life will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave, Anoka.

Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home - Anoka, Minnesota - 763-421-0220 - www.thurston-lindberg.com