Clinton Johnson Obituary

Clinton Rodde Johnson, age 98, went home to his Savior on October 4, 2025, at Crestview Nursing and Residential Living in Seneca, Kansas.

Clinton was born on July 18, 1927, in a farmhouse four miles north of Jamestown, Kansas, to John E. ("Abe") and Ida (Rodde) Johnson. He grew up farming alongside his parents and developed a lifelong appreciation of farming. He loved working with his father's draft horses, feeding, grooming, and caring for them whenever he could. Clinton attended elementary school in Kackley, Kansas, and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1945, where he enjoyed both his studies and playing basketball.

In the fall of 1945, Clinton enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving at the tail end of World War II until his separation from service a year later. Upon returning home, he began his career with the Soil Conservation Service in Belleville, Kansas.

On June 20, 1948, Clinton married the love of his life, Emogene Konovalsky, at Ada Lutheran Church in Kackley, Kansas. Together, they raised two sons, Ronald and Kevin, and shared an incredible 77 years of marriage.

In February 1952, Clinton was called back into service with the Navy during the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge in 1954, he attended Kansas State University, where he earned a degree in civil engineering in 1957.

After graduation, Clinton returned to the Soil Conservation Service. His work took him and his family to Seneca, Kansas; Salina, Kansas; Bismarck, North Dakota; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Lincoln, Nebraska, where he served as Assistant State Conservationist in North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Nebraska before his retirement.

A lifelong member of the Methodist Church, Clinton lived out his faith daily through kindness, humility, and service to others. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, a Shriner, and an active member of the Kiwanis Club, where he could often be found helping at pancake feeds and community events. Clinton was also a devoted fan of the Kansas State Wildcats, cheering them on at every opportunity.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved son, Kevin.

Clinton is survived by his wife, Emogene, of Seneca; his son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Mavis Johnson of Seneca; his daughter-in-law, Kerry Johnson of Belleville; grandchildren Aleece and Darrell Hallowell of Basehor, Kelby and Kevin Couture and their daughter Addisyn Couture of Belleville, and Kale and Janessa Johnson and great-grandson, Kipton Johnson of Belleville.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, October 23 rd at 2:00 p.m. at the Lauer Funeral Home, 212 South 4 th Street, Seneca, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Seneca United Methodist Church.