Nils 'Pete' Johnson
May 23, 1942 - April 24, 2021
Pete passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 24, 2021. He was born on May 23, 1942 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin to May and Julius Frost Johnson. He graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1961 where he lettered in football, basketball and track.
Pete married his high school sweetheart Beverly Novak on August 25, 1962.
He was an avid Green Bay Packer and University of Utah fan. He loved to talk cars and enjoyed the two Corvettes he owned. He was a great storyteller and had a story for everything. He loved to B.S. with everyone, and his family called him The Mayor.
Pete was a proud member of Ironworkers Local #27. He got into the “racket” in Milwaukee, Wis. in 1967. He was known for his daily cheese sandwich lunches. He boomed out around the U.S. and Canada building smokestacks, eventually making it to Utah to work on the Kennecott smelter stack (1973). He stayed until he retired from the Local.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Everett, Collin, Melvin, Conrad, Allen and William. It will be one heck of a reunion.
He is survived by his loving wife Beverly. Sons: Jess and Rick (Gina). He was the best Papa to his grandchildren: Lindsay (Edward) Figueroa, Alexa (Taylor) Dillingham and Peter Johnson; his great-grandchildren; Harrison, Olivia, London and Noah Figueroa. Isabelle and Olive Dillingham.
A gathering in Pete’s honor will be on Friday, April 30, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Pete will be laid to rest during a private family service at Murray City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to a charity of your choice.
We will forever be missing you.
In Loving Memory
Bev, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family with the loss of Pete. Bill talked about the sports he and Pete played and , he too was so very saddened to hear of your loss.
Go pack go! Mr. Pete, I was gone alot so I didn't see you as much as I'd have liked, but everytime we talked we had a laugh and alot in common. Thank you for being the neighbors you are and mrs. Beverly is a very kind person. See you where the rainbows never end. Jim, shorty and Maizee
Bev and family, so sorry for your loss. We have loved your mom and dad for many moons. Sending HUGS.
We know Mr. Johnson as a "regular" attendee at the Carmelite Monastery a few years back. He was a very personable, out-going gentleman who loved to talk football with Veronica and Elias. We will never forget his most distinctive voice. Condolences to you and his family.
In Loving Memory
