Richard Reece "Dick" Johnston

News Death Notice

JOHNSTON, Richard (Dick) Reece, Maj. Ret. It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, cousin and friend Richard (Dick) Reece Johnston, Maj. (Ret.) on January 9, 2009 at the age of 75. Dick was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife Gudrun, of 45 years; two children, Renate Johnston of St. Paris, OH and Marcus (Julie) Johnston of Glen Ellyn, IL; and three grandchildren, Britta, Jeffrey, and Karina Johnston of Glen Ellyn, IL. He is also survived by two sisters, Jane McCloud of Berkeley Springs, WV and Kathy (Jerry) Sirota of Marburth, MD and cousin Anne (Wallace) Reed of Palm Desert, CA and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother John and beloved canine companion Kuras. Dick was born in Akron, Ohio on April 22, 1933 to the late F. Donald and Dorotha Reece Johnston. He grew up in Springfield, OH graduating from Springfield High School in 1951 and attended Wittenberg University before graduating from West Point Military Academy Class of 1956 and Army Ranger and Airborne School. Dick was a 20 year veteran of the U.S. Army who served two combat tours in Vietnam and numerous overseas assignments in Korea, France, and Germany. He earned his MBA from Boston University and after retiring from the army, he joined his father at the Don Johnston Insurance Agency in Springfield, OH. He was an active member of the Lions Club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Dick was a devoted son and caretaker to both of his parents and greatly enjoyed traveling with his family. A memorial service will be held at the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home 830 N. Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45503, on Wednesday, January 14th at 3:00 PM. Funeral arrangements will take place overseas at a later date. The family asks that any donations may be made to an animal rescue group or no-kill animal shelter of the donors choice.