Douglas Carl Johnston

Douglas Carl Johnston, 63, of Hudson, passed away at home on Monday, July 13, 2026. He was born in Olmstead, MN, on July 25, 1962, son of Richard and Mayzie (Lubbert) Johnston. Doug attended Central High School in Waterloo. He built cabinets at (Northstar) R.C. Willett Co. beginning in February 1988 and he was still building. Doug married Dianne Nefzger in 1983 and two children were born to this union. The couple later divorced. In 2002 Doug married Robin (Smedsrud) Johnston and with the union step children were added and many memories were made. The couple later divorced. He married Brenda Wetzel on May 18th 2013, in Evansdale bringing two families together, creating many memories and grandchildren.

Doug’s passion's revolved around the outdoors. He was an avid Whitetail Bowhunter and absolutely loved Waterfowl hunting. He enjoyed watching Waterfowl and was perfectly content just observing them on hunts. Fishing was also a great passion and he participated in tournaments over the years as well as fishing for fun with his brothers and son. So many wonderful memories were made with his son, friends, and granddaughter, Delana, in the outdoors. He was so proud to see Delana carry on the family outdoor tradition. Another passion Doug shared with Brenda, was gardening. He was happy working in his yard on landscaping projects, growing vegetables, and helping her plant hostas and flowers in their yard. Above all else, Doug cherished seeing his grandchildren on the weekends and would excitedly tell everyone of their accomplishments.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Mayzie; step-father, Ervin Seehase; and 2 brothers, Mark and Steven. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Brenda; children, Eric (Aubrey) Johnston of Readlyn, and Jenni (Eric) Terrell of Interlochen, MI; stepchildren, Zachary (Devin) Shields, Amber (Levi) Loy all of Cedar Falls, Jennifer Crosser, Bobbi Preston, and Kyle Crosser; grandchildren: Dominic, Ashton, Delana, Lacey, Lennox, Lainey, Sterling and Watson; siblings: Rick (Kim) Johnston, Brenda (Kirk) Miller, Debbie Johnston, Pam (Jerry) Bier, Susan Johnston-Woodward, Brian Johnston and Kristen Johnston; step siblings: Donna Seehase, Darwin (Anita) Seehase, Dawn (Rob) Watkins and Diana Seehase; and beloved fur babies, Bugsy, Penny and Piper.

Doug’s family will host a Memorial Visitation from 2-5:00 pm on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home of Cedar Falls. Memorials may be directed to the Family for future causes to raise awareness for Mental Health.