Neil Johnson, 86
Neil William (Billy) Johnson, 86, of St. Paul, Minn., formerly of Boston, Mass., and Hallock, Minn., passed away at his home on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.
He was a graduate of Hallock High School and Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., and received a master’s degree from the University of Nebraska.
He worked as a computer analyst until his retirement. He loved his piano, attending concerts, dining out and was a world traveler. The family connections and gatherings meant a lot to him.
Survived by sister-in-law, Sandy and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by parents Nels and Myrtle; sister, Leona (Peter) McEwen; brothers, Larry (Jeanette) and Marlin.
Services will be held at a later date. Cremation Society of Minn., 4343 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, is in charge of arranagements.
Billy and I grew up together. We lived about a mile apart. We played together a lot. In school, we were both good students, and competed from first grade on. We had a good visit at a school reunion in 2001, and that is the last time we were face to face. Billy was a person of excellent character, and I am very glad to have had him as a friend,