Diane Lucille Johnson

Diane Lucille Johnson, 79, of Duluth passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on April 7, 1943, to Fred and Mary Sundin in Duluth, MN. She attended Hermantown High School and married the love of her life, Terrance Johnson, on May 11, 1963. Diane was a natural caregiver. She retired from Viewcrest Nursing Home after providing 30 years of care to others. Diane was happiest spending time with her family and friends and being a mother. In her free time, you would find her baking or cooking while listening to Elvis or other “old” country music. She enjoyed camping and was an avid fan of the Twins and Vikings. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Mary Sundin; son, Terry Johnson; and her brother, Richard “Dick” Sundin. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Terrance Johnson; sons, Mike (Julie) Johnson, and Glen (Barb) Johnson; daughter-in-law, Kandy Johnson; brothers, Bruce (Julie) Sundin, Bob (Barb) Sundin; sisters, Judy Van Leyen, Susan Carlson, Lori Burton; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. The family would like to give special thanks to the Viewcrest Nursing Home staff, St. Luke’s Emergency room and ICU staff. A gathering of friends will be from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2022, in Atkins Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th Street, Cloquet. Due to construction on 14th Street please use the temporary entrance, off 12th Street. Burial will follow at Solway Cemetery, Munger, MN. To sign the guest book and leave an online tribute see, www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com