Robert Lee “Bob”
Johnson, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at the
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, with his family by his side. Bob
was born on April 13, 1934 in Horicon, Wisconsin to Clarence and Norma
(Pieper) Johnson.
Bob is survived by
his loving wife of 56 years, Janet (Meier) Johnson; children, Gregory Lee
(Linda) Johnson of Cedarburg, WI and Margaret Michelle “Peggy” (James)
Portelli of Valparaiso, IN; grandchildren, Natalie and Jordan Johnson and
Janet “Rosie” Portelli; siblings, Delores Sharkey of Beaver Dam, WI, Marlene
Marsch of Horicon, WI, Charles Johnson of Beaver Dam, WI, Judy Thompson of
Horicon, WI and Shirley (Tom) Doughty of Kewaskum, WI; sister in law, Donna
Johnson of Barrington, IL; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded
in death by his parents; grandson, Vincent Gerard Portelli; brother, Richard
Johnson; brother in laws, Gerald Marsch, and Errol Thompson; sister in law,
Sarah Johnson.
Janet and Bob met
in Fond du Lac, WI, and married in 1961. They have resided in Northwest
Indiana for over 45 years. Bob joined the Navy at age 17 and was a member of
the Special Forces. In his youth, Bob was a gifted athlete and enjoyed
playing baseball for the Navy. Following his naval service, Bob worked for
Transamerica Credit Corporation and later went into banking. Bob had a
lifelong passion for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was
lifelong sports fan and avid fan of the Cubs and the Bears. One of the great
joys in Bob’s life was following his children and grandchildren’s sporting
endeavors. After retirement, he worked with his friend Bert at Bert’s Bagels
in Chesterton, IN for many years.
A celebration of
Bob’s life will take place on Sunday, April 15, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until
4:00 p.m. at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN.
A memorial service
for Bob will be held in Horicon, WI, in June.