He was born in Austin, Texas on June 5, 1975 to Kurt Edmund Johnson and Nancy Humes Johnson Donaldson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church.
Kurt was predeceased by his father. He is survived by his mother Nancy, stepmother Shirley Butler Johnson of Austin, brother Mark A. Bennett (Erin) of Lake Buchanan, brother Craig Bennett (Colleen) of Leander, brother Derek Johnson (Gretchen) of Georgetown, sister Jessica Maier (Joe) of Round Rock, and uncle Eric Johnson (Nancy) of Colorado Springs. Kurt was a beloved uncle to nephews Craig Bennett, Jr. of Austin, William Bennett of Austin, Joseph Bennett of Leander, Mark C. Bennett of Leander, Derek Alexander Johnson of Austin, and Steven M. Johnson of Toronto, Canada. Kurt is also survived by numerous cousins, their spouses and children. Kurt also had many, many friends who will miss him dearly.
He attended school in Hutto during his early childhood and graduated from LaGrange High School in 1993. An accomplished athlete and student, Kurt lettered in football for the Leopards. He attended Blinn College in Brenham and Texas Lutheran University in Seguin (B.A., Theater – 2001).
Kurt had an active career in both print and television journalism, including as an on-air reporter and anchor in Victoria (KAVU) and Odessa-Midland (KWES-Newswest 9). He later followed his father and served as a media relations consultant and communications coordinator for Texas legislative and state agency issues, and he was actively affiliated with the Chuck Rice Group as Communications Manager. He was enthusiastic about Texas politics and served various campaigns, including twice as a campaign manager for state legislative and local races. Kurt’s media, marketing and development skills, and aptitude for public policy served him well during his time as President of the Hutto Chamber of Commerce.
Kurt loved his friends, family, and life. Austin/Central Texas was his home: he was a big fan of the vibrant music, movie, restaurant and bar, theater, sports, and outdoor scenes. He was an amateur actor and once delivered a legendary performance at the historic Scottish Rite Theater as Snug in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, much to the delight of his nephews. Kurt was active in bible studies and volunteered in youth ministry. He loved animals, especially dogs and cats, and frequently volunteered, fostered, and raised funds for local animal shelters.
Kurt's funeral will be held at Hutto Lutheran Church, 402 Church Street in Hutto, TX on June 4, 2022 at 10:30 am, with interment to follow at the Hutto Lutheran Cemetery. A reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall following the internment.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to the Hutto Lutheran Church, Capital Improvement Fund, 402 Church St., Hutto, TX 78634, AustinPetsAlive.org, or the charity of your choice.
Visit huttolutheranchurch.org for Live Stream of the service and donation details.
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