Richard L. Johnson, 80

Richard L. Johnson, 80, passed away Jan. 19, 2022, at Libby Care Center of natural causes. Rich was born to Orville and Frances Johnson on March 12, 1941, in St. Maries, Idaho. He received his education in St. Maries and Coeur d'Alene. His first job was at Coca-Cola Bottling in Coeur d'Alene at the age of 14.

He moved with his parents to Happys Inn in the late 1950s for a time and then to Libby. Between 1966 and 1969, he was in the Navy Seabees and did his tour in Vietnam. He worked for J. Neils Lumber Co. and then later Champion International, working various jobs over more than 30 years and before retiring in 1993.

He married Debby McKay of Libby. In 1980, Richard “Richie” was born followed by Christopher “Chris” in 1984.

Rich married Sandra “Sandie” Marquis in 2005. He moved to Angel Island in 1993 and lived there until his death.

Rich was preceded in death by his parents Orville and Frances Johnson, and a brother, Dean Johnson, all of Libby.

Survivors include his wife, Sandie of Troy; son, Richie of Bonney Lake, Wash.; son, Chris of Prosser, Wash; grandson, Kayden of Bonney Lake, Wash.; and stepsons, Roy Marquis of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and Richard “Rick” Marquis of Anacortes, Wash.

Services will take place at a later date and will be announced.

Arrangements are by Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.