Diane Estelle Johnson

DIANE ESTELLE JOHNSON 1945 – 2020 Diane Estelle (Dworak) Johnson, age 74 of Plattsmouth, NE passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, NE. She was born on August 7, 1945 to Gustav Rudolf and Ardis Estelle (Christian) Dworak in Omaha, NE. Diane was raised and schooled in Omaha and she graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Omaha with the class of 1963. After graduating from high school, she attended Duchesne College for a year. Then Diane attended and graduated from Bellevue College in Omaha with B.A. in Social Studies. After graduating from college, she earned her teaching certificate from the College of St. Mary in Omaha. Then Diane taught at Marian High School in Omaha for fifteen years. Then she worked at Bellevue University in the admissions department, until 2002. Then Diane worked at H & R Block in Plattsmouth as a tax preparer until she retired in 2018. Diane met George Andrew Johnson and they were later married on March 6, 1965 at St. Philip Neri Church in Omaha. Diane and George made their home and raised their children in Bellevue and Fort Calhoun, NE. In 1998, Diane and George moved to Beaver Lake, NE. She was a loving wife and a caring mother and grandmother. Diane was a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit, P.C.C.W., Catholic Daughters, and the Legion of Mary. She is survived by her husband: George Johnson of Plattsmouth, NE; daughter: Dawn Braun and husband Scott of Omaha, NE; son: David Johnson and wife Jeannie of Sioux Falls, SD; ten grandchildren; three sisters: Arlene Mitchell and husband Rick of Eureka, CA; Patricia France and husband Terry of Ormond Beach, FL; Judy Otto and husband Don of Sparks, NV; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents: Gustav and Ardis Dworak. A Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M., Friday, August 7, 2020 at the Church of the Holy Spirit. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M., on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Church of the Holy Spirit with Father Michael Houlihan officiating, Terry Little as vocalist, and Laurie Hajek-Jones as the organist. The Pallbearers will be Zach Johnson, Ben Johnson, Sam Johnson, Dominic Johnson, Charles Look, and Madeline Look. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Bella Johnson, Molly Johnson, Michael Braun, Brooke Braun, Melissa Elstermeier, and Nathan Elstermeier. Her Final Resting Place will be at Omaha National Cemetery in Omaha, NE. The Family suggests Memorials to the Church of the Holy Spirit. Services Entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Ave. A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048 (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome.com

Diane Estelle Johnson

August 7, 1945 - August 2, 2020