Cullen Johnson, 23, has gone home, leaving behind a circle of those who loved him.
Here is a glimpse of the life he lived, in his family's own remembrance.
Cullen's story began in 1989, and unfolded across the years that followed.
Some lights burn briefly and brightly. Cullen's was such a light.
Cullen Paul Johnson, 23 of Marion died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013 from an accidental shooting. Funeral services will be at 11:00am Friday, September 20, 2013 at Neuhutterthaler Church, 27165 432nd Ave, rural Bridgewater. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8pm with family present at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Chapel, Marion. Cullen Paul Johnson was born on October 23, 1989 at Sioux Falls to Mike and Shara (Jibben) Johnson. He graduated from Marion High School in 2008 and was presently employed with Smith Tree Service. He enjoyed motorcylces, being outdoors, and was an avid pool player. Grateful for having shared his life are his parents Mike and Shara Johnson, Marion; a brother Josh and Teresa Johnson and sons Braxten and Oakley, Sioux Falls; and grandparents Nancy Jibben, Marion, Patricia Johnson, and Darrell Johnson, both of Sioux Falls. He was preceded in death by a daughter Kaydence Lynn Johnson on January 10, 2013 and a grandfather, Jim Jibben.
