DR. RONALD E. JOHNSON

1942 - 2017

Dr. Ronald E. Johnson, 74, of Shawnee, Kansas passed away on February 18, 2017 from his battle with cancer. Ron was born on December 23, 1942 in Greenville, Michigan and graduated from Greenville High School. He received his BA Degree in Philosophy, Religion and Pre-Med as well as a Masters in Psychology from Western Michigan University. Ron received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Ron completed his Psychiatric Residency at the Menninger Foundation in Topeka, Kansas. After his Residency in Psychiatry, Dr. Johnson spent 2 years with the Public Health Service as a faculty Child Psychiatrist at the University of Arkansas Medical School. Dr. Johnson then moved to Kansas City where he opened a private practice in Overland Park. Dr. Johnson was affiliated with many private Psychiatric Hospitals including his longest association with Crittenton Children's Center of Saint Luke's Hospital. Ron was also an avid pilot and enjoyed fly fishing. Dr. Johnson positively influenced the lives of so many patients and their families during his decades of clinical practice as a child psychiatrist. Furthermore, he befriended and mentored others that would go on to become healthcare professionals themselves. The positive impact he had on so many people's lives will never be forgotten. Ron is survived by his wife, Linda K. Johnson, Shawnee, Kansas, brother Kevin H. Johnson, Lansing, Michigan, many nieces and nephews and his sister-in-law Deborah W. Wollum, Simi Valley, California and Dr. Brad Vince who was like a son to Dr. Johnson. His wishes were to be cremated with private services to be held later. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Crittenton Children's Center, 10918 Elm Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64134.