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RICHARD CARL "DICK" JOHNSON, was released from the hands of his loving wife and family on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 to go and be with Jesus. Born Sept. 29, 1926 in Detroit, Mich., he was the son of the late Ethel (Kovatch) Rybicki of Toledo, Ohio and Carl Corbbett Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Ball State University with a BS in accounting and received his MBA from St. Francis University. He worked as a Lineman Class A and then as a personnel and marketing supervisor at Indiana Michigan Power, AEP retiring after 43 years of service. Richard served in the U.S. Navy SEABEES in World War II in the South Pacific: Guam, Saipan, and the Philippines. He is survived by his wife, F. Joan Johnson, who he affectionately referred to as his "Partner" in life and love. Married on Sept. 29, 1951 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Muncie, Ind., Dick and Joan credit their strong faith in God and their unwavering commitment to family and friends for their innumerable blessings. As devoted parents, Joan was a dedicated homemaker for decades; and later worked for the Fort Wayne Juvenile Probation Department and Stat Care. Having blessed this world with three sons and seven daughters, Richard is survived by all of them, Mel (Sandy) Johnson of Royal Oak, Mich., Thom (Susan) Johnson of Fort Wayne, IN, Karen (Phil) Lake of Craigville, Ind., Richard (Elaine) Johnson of Decatur, Texas, Cathy (Scott) McLeish of Fort Wayne, Ind., Carole (Tom) Bills of Whitley County, Mary Johnson (Ed Garr) of Ripley, N.Y., Joan (Dave) Hippenhammer of Fort Wayne, Ind., Judi (Brad) Holsinger of Indianapolis, Ind., Darcey (Mark) McNeal of Anderson, Ind. Known to his sons-in-law as "Mr. J." and to his 31 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren as "Grandpa," "Richard's legacy of unwavering love and loyalty to all his relatives and friends will live on through the wisdom he humbly offered us by example - living his life as a gentle, faithful, and responsible man". Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne (IN 46805) with a Rosary at 4:30 p.m. Entombment in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Ind. Memorials may be made for Masses at Cathedral of Immaculate Conception or to St. Vincent DePaul Society. To sign the online guestbook visit www.domccombandsons.com
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Sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He was GO personell supervisor when I started at I&M in 1975. Always saw him at the Y working hard wearing his white head band. Just a really great person. May God bless your family.
Gene Donaghy
Coworker
January 21, 2018
Mr. Johnson hired me at I&M in 1973; he was always such a kind, gentle man. I remember all of us stopping for breakfast outside New Haven a couple times after the Employees' Club dinner dance. The last time I saw him was at Gordon Iddles funeral; I am so sorry I did not make it to Mr. Johnson's.
May God give all of you strength and may you bask in the loving memories of having such a truly fine, honorable husband/dad/grandfather.
cynthia clark
Coworker
January 18, 2018
I want to offer our most heartfelt condolences to the Johnson family on the loss of Dick. We only had the chance to meet him twice but his daughter Joan must of been raised by true Christian parents as it reflects on her attitude and kindness immensely. I am sure thru the other children as well. So sorry.
Phil and Karen Gouloff
Acquaintance
January 17, 2018
Dear Mary and all the family,
Wishing you peace always but at this time especially. Knowing your Dad loved you deeply along with many wonderful memories will help uplift you at this time along with the knowledge of his deep faith in the Lord.
Thinking of you and sending love and positivity,
Ginny
Ginny Keim
Friend
January 16, 2018
Sorry for your loss...
Klaus Kroeber
Friend
January 15, 2018
So sorry for your loss. I was a classmate of Joans.
Shannon Wirtner-Doust
January 15, 2018
I remember him from when I worked at I&M, very nice man. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sherri Koskie
January 15, 2018
Worked with Dick for 30 years at I&M in Fort Wayne. He was always courteous and kind. May he rest in peace.
Vince LaBarbera
Coworker
January 14, 2018
I want to offer my most heartfelt condolences to the Johnson family on the loss of a great father and husband. To me, the Johnsons epitomize the meaning of Christianity. I have great admiration for all of you and wish you peace and God's healing love.
Danielle Mostes
January 14, 2018
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