Matthew Johnson

Matthew Joseph Johnson of Custer was born in Douglas County, Colo., March 20, 2001, Matthew and his family moved to Custer County, S.D., in the spring of 2018 from New Salem, N.D.
Matthew graduated from Custer High School in 2019. Matthew worked at The Custer Beacon as a sous chef and previously worked at the nursing home as a CNA.
Matthew succumbed unexpectedly to health issues on April 6, 2022. The cause of his death is yet to be determined. He was 21.
He was preceded in death by his older brother, Dustin.
Survivors include his parents, Greg and Holly Johnson of Hermosa; one sister, Leah Johnson of Rapid City, S.D.; his younger brother, Timothy Johnson of Hermosa; and his grandmothers, Noma Boralho of Hermosa and Judy Johnson of Buckeye, Ariz.  
Matthew loved living in Custer and working at the Custer Beacon. He also enjoyed being in the out doors, hiking and camping with friends. He was loved by many and will surely be missed by all who knew him.
His family greatly appreciates the outpouring of sympathy in respect of his passing at only 17 days past his 21st birthday.
A memorial service to remember his life will be held May 20, at 11 a.m. at the Custer Beacon,  351 Washington Street.
His family is asking all who knew him to please attend.

 

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