Richard "Bob" O. Johnson, 70, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

Richard was born on February 23, 1954, in Klamath Falls, Oregon, to George Emit Johnson and Glada Marie (Peditajae) Johnson. He graduated from Ashland Senior High School in Ashland, Oregon, and attended Portland State College in Portland, Oregon, where he studied music.

Richard learned welding at an early age while working with his father at Flamingo Ornamental Iron Works. Throughout his life, he held numerous jobs. During his years in Goodland, Kansas, he owned and operated a music store, The Mad Hatter.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Goodland, Kansas, where he attained the rank of 3rd Degree Mason.

Richard is survived by two daughters: Racheal Johnson of Dallas, Texas, and Heather Braden of Apple Valley, California; five grandsons: Elijah Ashford of Apple Valley, California; Faimafili Maugaotega and Ezra Hennesy of Dallas, Texas; Joseph Mills of Goodland, Kansas; and Michael Roberts of Salina, Kansas; and one granddaughter: Drue Maugaotega of Dallas, Texas. He is also survived by his brother, George Emit Johnson, and his wife, Denise, of Marysville, Washington; his sister, Georgene Richardson, and, Harry, of Medford, Oregon; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Richard had a deep passion for music and worked with notable artists such as Conway Twitty, Michael Martin Murphey, Hoyt Axton, and Crystal Gayle.

He became a member of the First Christian Church of Dodge City, Kansas, where he was baptized. Richard cherished the friendships he made through the church and greatly enjoyed attending Sunday School and engaging in lively discussions.

Memorial Service will be at 10:00 am Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the First Christian Church, Dodge City, with Dusty Cookson officiating.  Inurnment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City.  There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

Memorials are suggested to the church in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.