Lamar G. Johnson

Lamar Johnson, 82, passed away October 8, 2026.  He was born October 10, 1943 to Carl and Dora (Sell) in Monmouth, IL.  The same town as Wyatt Earp!  No, they were not childhood playmates.  

Lamar graduated from Media High School in 1961.  He then attended the University of Madison Wisconsin before returning to Illinois to graduate from Western Illinois University in 1967.  After fulfilling his Illinois commitment, teaching 1 year at Alexis High School, he once again returned to Wisconsin.  He spent 39 years teaching in the Deforest Area School district, retiring in 2007.

Lamar loved sports.  He spent many of his teaching years in Deforest being Coach Johnson for the girl’s Middle School basketball teams.  He, himself, played competitive league basketball and softball until he was 58, or so.  Also, in his free time, he enjoyed golfing, fishing and playing cards with friends and family.

Lamar was the Charter President of the Waunakee/Westport Lions Club (now The Waunakee Lions Club).

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann; 3 daughters: Sheri (Steve) Mundt, Susan (David) Sweitzer, and Sara Johnson. 7 grandchildren: Tyler (Jamie) Statz, Travis (Kayla) Statz, Chelsea (John) Gundlach, Nathan Mundt, Abbey (Mike) Petersen, Cole Sweitzer and Hudson Sweitzer. Along with 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, father, brother Donald and sister-in-law Kate, brother Carlyle and sister-in-law Lorraine.  

He loved and is loved by many family members and friends, present and passed.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Lamar on Sunday, October 18, 2026 from Noon to 3pm at Lake Windsor Country Club. 4628 Golf Dr. Windsor, WI. 53598. Food and beverages will be served along with a Tribute Service and Memory Share at 1pm. There will be a private family burial at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Brown Paws Rescue (dog rescue), 254 Goede Rd, Edgerton, WI. 53534 or the Wisconsin Lions Camp 3834 County Rd A, Rosholt, WI. 54473.

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