Nebraska farrier Rodney “Rod” Johnson passed away Feb. 4, 2024. He was 62.

Born and raised in the greater Omaha area, Johnson attended colleges in Kansas and North Dakota. He graduated from the Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo., and was a farrier for over 20 years. He was passionate about outdoor activities, craftsmanship, his daughters, Tschida and KaDee, and his faith.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, a granddaughter, parents and sisters.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be sent to Compassion International, ciinfor@cisponsormail.org