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David Elmer Johnson

December 1, 1937 January 15, 2023
David Elmer Johnson
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Obituary for David Elmer Johnson

David Elmer Johnson, 85, of Byron, died Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside in Rockford. He was born December 1, 1937 in Rockford, the son of Tage Elmer and Jeannette Birdsall (Cumming) Johnson. He graduated from Byron High School in 1955. Dave married Carolyn Ann Jones on September 5, 1959 at Middle Creek Presbyterian Church near Winnebago.


Dave worked on the property grounds maintenance for the Byron Community School District #226. He was a member of Middle Creek Presbyterian Church near Winnebago and the Byron Lions Club. He enjoyed playing euchre daily with some of his closest friends and going on annual fishing trips to Canada. He most enjoyed attending his children and grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. David’s quick wit will be missed by all.


Dave is survived by his wife 63 years, Carolyn Johnson of Byron; sons, Jeff (Deb) Johnson of Byron, Tim (Lynn) Johnson of Hailey, ID; grandchildren, Bryan (Sarah) Johnson, Brett (Angie) Johnson, Brock (Amanda) Johnson, Bryce Johnson; great-grandchildren, Ella Johnson, Ava Johnson, Cole Johnson, Perry Johnson, Willa Johnson, Gentry Johnson, Kellen Johnson, Spencer Johnson; brother, Alfred “Bud” (Cheryl) Johnson of Prescott, AZ; several nephews and nieces.


Funeral service 12:00 p.m., with a visitation starting at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Middle Creek Presbyterian Church, 12473 Montague Rd., Winnebago with Pastor Philip A. Thompson officiating.


Interment at Middle Creek Cemetery near Winnebago. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established for Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon.


Arrangements by Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago. For an online obituary and tributes go to www.genandtfuneralhome.com.


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Visitation

Saturday

21

Jan

10:00 AM 1/21/2023 10:00:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1/21/2023 12:00:00 PM
Middle Creek Presbyterian Church

12473 Montague Rd.
Winnebago, IL 61088

Middle Creek Presbyterian Church
12473 Montague Rd. Winnebago 61088 IL
United States

Funeral Service

Saturday

21

Jan

12:00 PM 1/21/2023 12:00:00 PM
Middle Creek Presbyterian Church

12473 Montague Rd.
Winnebago, IL 61088

Middle Creek Presbyterian Church
12473 Montague Rd. Winnebago 61088 IL
United States

Cemetery Details

Location

Middle Creek Cemetery Final Resting Place

12473 Montague Rd.
Winnebago, IL 61088

12473 Montague Rd. Winnebago 61088 IL
United States

Memorial Contribution

Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon

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