Nile Johnson

Nile Kenneth Johnson, age 86 of Blair, passed away October 25, 2026, at his home in Blair. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 30, 2026, at 10:30AM at First Lutheran Church in Blair. Military graveside services will follow in the Blair Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00PM at Campbell Aman Funeral Home.
Nile was born December 1, 1939, in Oakland, Nebraska the son of Roy and Dorothy Johnson. He attended Oakland High School in Oakland, Nebraska and graduated with the class of 1957. Nile then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln graduating in 1962. After his graduation he joined the United States Navy and served until his honorable discharge in 1966. After his time in the Navy Nile attended the University of Nebraska Law School in Lincoln graduating in 1969.
On May 20, 1971, Nile was united in marriage to Linda E. Willms at First Lutheran Church in Blair.
Nile worked as an attorney for an insurance company in Omaha and then moved to Blair and opened a law office with Jon Sedlacek, and then later partnered with Clarence Mock in 1977.
Nile was a longtime member of Masonic Lodge #21 in Blair, The Blair American Legion, and was very involved in the Blair Little League.
He is survived by his son Steve (Beth) Johnson of Lincoln, grandchildren; Bryce Johnson of York and Lainey Johnson of Lincoln, sister-in-law Carol Hefner of Coleridge and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Linda, sister Dr. Elizabeth (Dr. Jesse Crump) Johnson-Crump and brother Franklin (Janice) Johnson.
Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association.
Services by Campbell Aman Funeral Home, Blair, NE. www.campbellaman.com.