Travis Johnson

Travis S. Johnson, 33, of Lafayette, Indiana passed away at 9:19 a.m. Monday, April 8, 2013 at I.U. Health in Indianapolis. Born November 13, 1979 in Breckenridge, MN, he was the son of Gary M. and Vicky L. Johnson of Wheaton, MN. He graduated from high school in Wheaton, MN, and College at South Dakota State University in 2002. Travis married Lindsay R. Besonen on December 5, 2008 in West Lafayette and she survives. He was an engineer for Caterpillar from January 2007 to the present. He enjoyed his work, spending time with family and friends, playing golf and organizing outings, listening to music, playing basketball and volleyball, and traveling. He was a beloved friend, father, husband, brother, son, and uncle. Surviving with his wife and parents is a son, Gavin A. Johnson; a brother, Dustin A. Johnson (wife, Alexis) of Wheaton, MN and a sister, Amber S. Johnson of St. Paul, MN; grandparents, Merton and Vera Johnson of Wheaton, MN; mother and father-in-law, Bruce L. and Tyann M. Besonen; brother-in-law, Derek Besonen, sister-in-law, Lauren Besonen both of West Lafayette; a niece, Aurora Johnson and a nephew, Hunter Johnson. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor James Barton officiating. Burial to follow at Frances Slocum Cemetery near Peru, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to The Travis S. Johnson Fund c/oRegions Bank, 3123 Union Street, Lafayette, IN 47904. Donation may be made to paypal at [email protected] Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 20, 2013 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton, Minnesota with Rev. Tim Shekleton officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church.