Tyler Scott Johnson

Tyler Scott Johnson

Marion

Tyler Scott Johnson, 37, of Marion passed away on April 29, 2024. A Celebration of Life Open House will be held on Friday May 10th at the Beach Lodge at Backbone State Park from 3 to 7 PM.

Tyler was born on August 17, 1986, in Mason City, IA. His parents were Tony Johnson and Kim (Mulford) Johnson-Peltier. Tyler graduated from Hampton-Dumont High School in 2005 and attended Kirkwood Community College for one year. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 2006-2009. Tyler was united in marriage to Leah Vander Hart on February 29, 2020, in St. Augustine, FL.

Tyler loved the outdoors. Some of his favorite outdoor activities were camping, hiking, paddle boarding, swimming, making fires, and playing horseshoes. Tyler also enjoyed going to Kernels games, watching any Iowa Hawkeye game, and attending county fairs, where he especially loved going on rides, winning prizes, and the food. He was a talented artist and liked painting. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, friends, and pets, especially his beloved dog Barb, Carl the Cat, and the countless strays he has brought in.

Survivors include his wife Leah of Marion; mother Kim Johnson-Peltier (Alex) of Burnsville, MN; brother Seth Johnson (Camie) of Cottage Grove, MN and their children Evelyn, Lincoln, and Indy; Aunt Coney Dearing (Keven) of Buffalo Center, IA; and Aunt Angie Sanchez (Rich) of Hampton, IA.

Preceding him in death was his father, Tony Johnson.

Cards and donations can be sent to Leah Johnson at 555 W Ninth Ave, Marion, IA 52302 or through Go Fund Me @ https://gofund.me/07b2d84a

A special thank you to the staff at Backbone State Park, Pulpit Rock in Decorah, Lake Macbride and the DNR who takes care of Tyler’s favorite places. The family also expresses gratitude to the Veterans and their families who have served and those who continue to serve.