John W. Johnson, 95, of Mansfield, passed away suddenly, on Monday, May 2, 2016.
John was born on April 27, 1921, in Athens, OH, to Orlando and Octa (Helwig) Johnson. He proudly served his country in U.S. Army, during WWII. John was a member of East Hills Presbyterian Church, and was involved with the Richland County Veteran’s Organization. He retired from Sandusky Foundry. His grandchildren were very important to him, and until recently, he would attend every sporting event that they were involved in. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, gardening, walking, cooking, and traveling.
He is survived by two children, Karen (Jack) Clemens and Willard (Dee) Johnson, both of Mansfield; five grandchildren, Matthew (Sable) Johnson, Marc (Amy) Johnson, Mike (Jody) Johnson, Mary (Glenn) Worthington, and Amanda (Kenny) Jollay; eleven great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a brother, Carl Johnson of Mansfield; numerous nieces and nephews, including two nieces that he raised, Sedonia (Jim) Erickson and Judy (Dee) Cunningham; and special garden friend, Suzie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Evelyn M. Miller; a son, Jack Johnson; two brothers, Kyle Johnson and P. Dwight Johnson; and one sister, Mary Harrich.
Calling hours will be from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2016, at Werner-Gompf Funeral Services, ltd, 1106 Park Ave. East, Mansfield. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at the funeral home with Pastor Kathy Adams officiating. Burial will follow at Mansfield Memorial Park, with full military honors being performed by R.C. Joint Veterans Burial Detail.
A special thank you goes to the special people at the Arbor’s of Mifflin, which John considered as friends.
Online condolences may be made at www.wernergompf.com.
