Dennis H. Johnson, 77

Dennis H. Johnson, 77, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at his home in San Antonio, Texas, with his loved ones by his side. Dennis was born Feb. 3, 1943, in Portland to Astrid and Hans Johnson. He was raised alongside Bob Brovick by Orva and Bertina Steffarud in Whitefish and graduated from Whitefish High School in 1961. Upon graduation from the University of Montana, he was commissioned into the U.S. Army. After a tour in Vietnam, he married the love of his life, Frankie Anne Hacker. They had two sons, Peter and Patrick, and traveled the world in service to this great nation. Dennis served for over 26 years with multiple deployments in a variety of command and senior staff positions and received many awards and decorations, including the Vietnam Service Medal and the Legion of Merit. He retired in 1992 at Fort Sam Houston.

In retirement, he built a second home in Montana on Whitefish Lake. He spent his time between Whitefish (his hometown) and San Antonio with his wife Frankie while enjoying their family and wonderful friends.

He is survived by his wife, Frankie; children, Peter (Shelley) and Patrick (Kellie); and grandchildren, Benjamin, Riley, Brooke, Barrett, Landry and Cooper.

The family will receive friends beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Porter Loring Mortuary North in San Antonio. Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Porter Loring Mortuary North. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Shrine of St. Padre Pio Catholic Church, 3843 Bulverde Parkway, San Antonio. Msgr. Ragsdale will officiate. A private interment with military honors will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Peter Johnson, Patrick Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Barrett Johnson, Anthony Bosworth and Roger Ojeda.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research michaeljfox.org/donate

You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com.

Arrangements are with Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, TX 78232; 210-495-8221.