JOHNSON RONALD J

WO1 Ronald J. Johnson was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 04/02/2018 at the age of 67.6
Rockford, IL
Flight Classes 70-15 and 70-13
Date of Birth 09/01/1950
Served in the U.S. Army
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: Ronald J. Johnson, 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 2, 2018, knowing he was well loved. Ronald was born on December 1, 1948, son of James and Lois (McCaslin) Johnson. He graduated from West High School and served in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. Throughout life, Ronald was employed in the manufacturing industry having a successful career as a metal fabricator. He married Linda (Scida) Johnson on January 30, 1976. Ronald was a devoted husband and father. He will be greatly missed. Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years; son, James; daughter, Julie (Arthur) Crossett of Connecticut; grandson, Artie Lee; sisters, Jacquelyn Benedict, Jennifer (Don) Johnsen, and Lorine Smith; brother, Mark (Shelley) Johnson; sisters-in-law and their spouses; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by his parents; in-laws, Charles and JoAnn DeMolli, and niece, Yvonne. A special thank you to Northern Illinois Hospice for their care and support. Memorial service was held on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory - Riverside Chapel, 3910 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Johnson Family in honor of Ronald. Arrangements completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103.

Burial information: Cremated

This information was last updated 04/05/2018

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024