He then received his bachelor's degree in economics and political science from University of Minnesota in 1951.
He then served in the United States Navy.
From 1963 to 1967, Johnson served on the Minneapolis City Council.
Then, from 1966 to 1974, Johnson served in the Minnesota House of Representatives and was a Republican.
[1][2] Johnson died on January 6, 2023, at the age of 93.