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In Memory of
Roger D.
Johnson
Johnson
1928 - 2014
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Obituary for Roger D. Johnson
Roger D. Johnson, 86, of Indiana, PA, died Friday, May 2, 2014 at St. Andrew’s Village in Indiana, PA.
Roger was born on April 24, 1928 in Maple Park, IL to Knut and Emma (Anderson) Johnson.
He lived on the family farm in rural Kane County, IL and graduated from Batavia High School, Batavia, IL. Roger was a 1950 graduate of the University of Illinois, College of Agriculture. He served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952.
Roger met Loretta Bricher of Geneva, IL at a Rural Youth dance, when both were 17 years old. They were married on November 9, 1950. Before Loretta’s death in 2012, Roger and Loretta shared a full life together for nearly 62 years, living in many places, making friends and memories.
Roger is survived by his daughter Rita Johnson of Indiana, PA and sons, David Johnson of Flower Mound, TX and Rodney Johnson of Grapevine, TX. Also surviving are David’s wife, Leigh Ann, and grandchildren, Mitchell and Lauren Johnson; his sisters-in-law, Kay Johnson, Mary Anne McClintock, Louise Adams, Roberta McClintock (husband, Jack) and Karen Bricher; and many nieces and nephews.
Roger is predeceased by his wife Loretta, his parents, sister Norma Johnson and brothers Richard and Gordon.
Roger lived a full life devoted to his family and travel. His love for Loretta and deep pride in his children and grandchildren are his legacy. His passion for learning, reading, language, and current events were well known. Heartfelt thanks is extended to the staff at The Julia Pound Care Center at St. Andrew’s Village, who supported, befriended, and cared for Roger, and Loretta, before him.
A memorial will be held at St. Andrew’s Village and his boyhood home in Elburn, IL at a future date. The Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home, Indiana has been entrusted with handling the arrangements.
Roger was born on April 24, 1928 in Maple Park, IL to Knut and Emma (Anderson) Johnson.
He lived on the family farm in rural Kane County, IL and graduated from Batavia High School, Batavia, IL. Roger was a 1950 graduate of the University of Illinois, College of Agriculture. He served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952.
Roger met Loretta Bricher of Geneva, IL at a Rural Youth dance, when both were 17 years old. They were married on November 9, 1950. Before Loretta’s death in 2012, Roger and Loretta shared a full life together for nearly 62 years, living in many places, making friends and memories.
Roger is survived by his daughter Rita Johnson of Indiana, PA and sons, David Johnson of Flower Mound, TX and Rodney Johnson of Grapevine, TX. Also surviving are David’s wife, Leigh Ann, and grandchildren, Mitchell and Lauren Johnson; his sisters-in-law, Kay Johnson, Mary Anne McClintock, Louise Adams, Roberta McClintock (husband, Jack) and Karen Bricher; and many nieces and nephews.
Roger is predeceased by his wife Loretta, his parents, sister Norma Johnson and brothers Richard and Gordon.
Roger lived a full life devoted to his family and travel. His love for Loretta and deep pride in his children and grandchildren are his legacy. His passion for learning, reading, language, and current events were well known. Heartfelt thanks is extended to the staff at The Julia Pound Care Center at St. Andrew’s Village, who supported, befriended, and cared for Roger, and Loretta, before him.
A memorial will be held at St. Andrew’s Village and his boyhood home in Elburn, IL at a future date. The Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home, Indiana has been entrusted with handling the arrangements.
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