LINDA L. BLEICH JOHNSON

A celebration of life will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at the Rutland Town Hall in Rutland.
Linda Lee “LaLa” Bleich Johnson was born March 19, 1958, in Orange City, the daughter of Robert and Beverly (Miles) Goettsch. Her family later moved to the Humboldt area, where Linda graduated from Humboldt High School in 1977. Following high school, she attended Iowa Central Community College to pursue nursing.
In 1978, Linda was united in marriage to Ronald “Ronny” Bleich. They were blessed with a son, Jeramy. The couple later divorced.
Linda met Larry “Grease” Johnson, and the two shared more than 40 years together. They were married in 2021 and made their home in Dakota City. Larry owned and operated JIT Machining in Humboldt, where Linda worked. Throughout her life, Linda enjoyed a variety of occupations, including working as a nurse, at the Rutland Post Office and for floral shops. She later retired from Hydrobikes.
Linda had a creative spirit and a natural talent for making beautiful things. She enjoyed creating beautiful flower arrangements and bouquets, as well as making and decorating cakes. Her creativity could be seen in everything she touched. Linda was also famous for her deviled eggs, made with her own secret recipe. Whenever she brought deviled eggs to a gathering, they were sure to disappear quickly, and there was never one left behind. She also enjoyed competitive shooting and riding motorcycles. More than anything, Linda cherished the time she spent with her family and friends. Linda had a special love for birds and squirrels. She enjoyed feeding them and watching them, taking great pleasure in the many feathered and furry visitors that came to her yard.
Linda died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at her home in Dakota City. She was 68.
She is survived by her son, Jeramy (Darcy Holland) Bleich of Dakota City; siblings, Gloria Goettsch of Humboldt, Barbara (Michael) Goettsch Mathis of Bakersfield, CA Rusty Goettsch of Humboldt; brother-in-law, Donovon Johnson, sister-in-law, Paulette Johnson; sister-in-law, Monica Johnson; nieces and nephews, Holly Mathis, Michael Goettsch, Jacob (Megan) Goettsch, McKenzie (Daniel) Johnson, Lindsey (Ty) Johnson, Haley Rosendal and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert “Bob” Goettsch who passed away in 1991, and her mother, Beverly Goettsch Petersen, having passed away only a few short weeks ago on Aug. 27, 2026. She is now reunited with them. Linda is also preceded in death by her husband, Larry “Grease” Johnson; brothers; Robert ‘Bobby” Goettsch and Randy Goettsch; nephew, Preston Mathis; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Ruby Johnson and brother-in-law, Kirby Johnson.
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