Lenard G. "Skinner" Johnson

Lenard Gene "Skinner" Johnson, age 71 of Laurel, Nebraska died on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Faith Health in Norfolk, NE.

Funeral Services will be on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Presbyterian Church in Laurel with the Rev. Charity Potter officiating. Burial will be at the Laurel Cemetery. Visitation is on Friday, at church, from 5-7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Laurel.

Pallbearers will be Todd Johnson, Andy Johnson, Colton Johnson, Landon Johnson, Kenny Johnson, and Kyle Brasch. Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Vanderheiden, Les Bohlken, Randy Rasmussen, Earl Rasmussen, Greg Kvols, Dave Tuttle, Bill Perdue, Chuck Hirshman, Euni Diediker, and Pat Morris.

Lenard Gene was born on November 27, 1954 in Wayne, Nebraska to Lauren “Shorty” and LaVerne (Thomsen) Johnson. He grew up and lived in Laurel his entire life. Lenard graduated from Laurel-Concord High School in 1973. Skinner hauled milk for AMPI of Laurel before he worked at the fertilizer plant for many years. He then drove a truck for Walbaum’s Egg factory. Skinner also hauled concrete and gravel for Leon May. He had a couple tire shops and also farmed a few years. Skinner’s last employment was driving a truck for Belden Grain.

Lenard really enjoyed watching the Husker sports programs on TV. He liked his beer and also going to Euni’s Palace in Dixon on a regular basis for a morning soda and a donut.

Lenard is survived by one brother Lowell Johnson of Belden; two nephews Todd (Jill) Johnson of Correctionville, Iowa, Andy (Sara) Johnson of North Platte; great nieces and nephews Colton, Landon, Lauren, Abby, and Kenny Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lauren and LaVerne Johnson; sister-in-law Suzette Johnson.