David Johann, 78

David Johann passed away Friday, May 10, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, after a long struggle with dementia.

David was born Aug. 18, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Willard Johann and Mable (Klomsten) Johann. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Donna and brother Robert. He is survived by his wife, Linda, daughters Amy and Kathleen, nine grandchildren, his sister, Linda, and brothers Larry and Richard.

David graduated from Aquinas High School in La Crosse, Wis., University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Wis., and Utah State University. He thrived in several related occupations.

David worked in environmental services for the Panhandle Health District and the state of Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. Later, he started his own business, Johann Apiaries, as a commercial beekeeper. He rented honey bees for pollination from California to Washington and produced honey in Idaho. The honey was bottled, labeled and marketed locally under his brand. Later, he relocated to the Rathdrum Prairie to farm. Johann Farms produced and sold forage crops and raised and sold beef cattle, sheep and hogs.

David actively supported 4-H programs and provided many weaner pigs for 4-H members to raise, train, show and sell at the North Idaho Fair.

The Johann farm also provided a site and support for the Giving Garden, which Calvary Lutheran Church in Post Falls managed. Over 12 years, the garden provided more than 1 million pounds of organic vegetables to the Post Falls Food Bank (now Third Street Market).

A memorial service for David will be held Saturday, May 25, at 1 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Post Falls. To engage in David’s online tribute, please visit www.englishfuneralchapel.com.