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Ruth and Gene
Ruth E. (Gopperton) Johnson was born January 6, 1930, to Bertha and Victor Gopperton. She died November 8, 2020.
Raymond E. "Gene" Johnson was born January 26, 1928, to Ratio and Grace Johnson. He died on November 6, 2020.
They both passed away peacefully with their family by their side.
Ruth was a 1947 graduate of Springfield High School. She retired in 1991 from SCS as an administrative secretary working at Keifer and Hayward.
Gene was a 1945 graduate of Springfield High School. He attended THE Ohio State University and left to work at International Harvester for a short time. He moved on to WPAFB and was a flight test engineer and retired from there in 1983.
They were married in Springfield on June 29, 1950. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this past summer.
They were preceded in death by their parents, her sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Rol Trimmer, her brother Paul Gopperton and Gene's sisters Barbara Johnson and Ginger Rinker.
They are survived by their four children Cindy Howe (David Paris), Doug (Susan) Johnson, Susan Hawk (Steve Baber), and Chris (Lori) Johnson. Their 6 grandchildren Joshua (Molly) Hawk, Andrew Hawk, Megan Hawk (Steve Jordan), Chelsea Johnson, Courtney Johnson, and Connor Johnson and their 3 great-grandchildren Barrett Raymond, Logan Marshall, and Piper Sue.
They are also survived by her brothers Kenneth (Pat) Gopperton, David (Louise) Gopperton, and brother-in-law Donald Rinker as well as many nieces and nephews.
Per their request, there will be no service. Special thanks to Wooded Glen, Ohio's Hospice, Cathy Trimmer, Hali Smith, and Dustin (Kayla) Wooten for all the love and support you have given our family during this difficult time.
Donations can be made in their name to Ohio's Hospice. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Conroy Funeral Home.
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Andrea (Herold) Smith
November 22, 2020
What a beautiful love story spanning seventy years! I send my condolences for your loss, but I know you take comfort in knowing they are together still! I loved growing up in our neighborhood, and spending Friday nights at your house, Sue, was a blast. Schuler's donuts on Saturday, playing with our Barbie dolls in your sun room, and riding bikes until dark. Your parents were so cool. You were lucky to have them as long as you did. Great memories last forever.
Brett Lear
November 17, 2020
Dear Johnson family I send you my condolences I was so heartbroken after finding out about your parents. I have so many great memories of your family. I enjoyed playing basketball and street football with your dad. I remember when I was about 6 or 7 years old my mom had a nervous breakdown and the squad came and your mom came to our house to watch me until my sisters came They were the best. Brett Lear
Kathy Snow
November 16, 2020
This popped up on my internet this morning. What a beautiful story of a love that lasted an eternity and both passing within 48 hrs. of each other. I read the obituary and I now know who Ruth And Gene Johnson are. What a wonderful story of a young couple that loved, married, had careers, raised a family and stayed together until death. This changed my morning, my day. My deepest, sincere condolences go to the families of these two. I am a complete stranger that their story appeared on my page today. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for over 50 years and I hope my husband and I should be so lucky to have the life story and to leave Earth together when our time comes.
Crystal L Farris
November 15, 2020
The best place I remember going as a kid i loved thier it was so different from the life i lived I swore one day I would have a happy peaceful place like thiers and a husband who loved me like uncle loved auntie they were the sweetest ppl ever
I will miss them so much . i miss hearing her say pauly behave to my dad . now they are with grams at peace
Vernon, Carolyn Baker and family
November 15, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We were lucky to have gotten to know such a lovely couple when Carolyn moved into Wooded Glen.
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