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Richard W. "Rick" Johnson, 53, of O'Fallon, Ill., born Aug. 23, 1955, in San Antonio, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009, in O'Fallon, Ill.
Rick had the privilege of traveling with his parents while his father served our country in the Air Force. In addition to living in Texas, he lived in California, Utah, then resided in Illinois the remainder of his life. Rick graduated from Belleville East High School in 1973. He loved music and was a talented electric guitarist. He had served in the U.S. Army on two occasions. Rick was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Shiloh Ward.
Richard was preceded in death by his father, Donald Johnson; and his brother, Mark.
Surviving are his mother, Emma, nee Riley, Johnson of O'Fallon; sons, Richard W.(Christine) Johnson, Jr., of California, Benjamin (fiancee Erika) Johnson of North Carolina, and Samuel (Lindsey) Johnson of North Carolina. All three of his sons are active-duty U.S. Marines. Also surviving are his daughters, Allison and Autumn Johnson of Marshall, Ill.; sisters, Elizabeth Carter of St. Louis, Mo., Ramona (Don) Ayres of Belleville, and Annette (Paul) McClure of O'Fallon; nephews, Phillip (fiancee Amanda Hammond) Carter, Christian Johnson, and Ian and Sean McClure; and nieces Monique Croffoot, Faith Johnson, and Emma McClure.
Memorials be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 255 Fairwood Hills Rd., O'Fallon, Ill. 62269 or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofallon.com.
Dear Rick, beloved father, son, brother, and uncle: We know your life was a struggle, and yet you hung on to your Christian faith and your God. You helped take care of your dying father like no one else could. While we will miss you so very much, we know you are now at peace in God's Kingdom. May God put his arms around you and surround you with his grace. We will always love and miss you. - Your family.
Visitation: Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, July 13, 2009, at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O'Fallon, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2009, at the funeral home with Bishop Joseph M. Logan officiating. Interment with military honors will be at Upper Alton Cemetery, Alton, Ill.
WOLFERSBERGER
FUNERAL HOME,
O'Fallon, Ill.
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Theresa & Andrew Wall
July 18, 2009
Dear Emma,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We are praying for you and your family to be able to really FEEL our Creator's loving embrace during this difficult time.
Love, Theresa & Andrew
SUSAN OLSEN
July 11, 2009
My sympathies for your loss of Rick. I worked with him in the Church's Single Adult program several years and he was always willing to help plan and execute our activities and had a good sense of humor. He valiantly met the challenges presented by his health and IZ am glad his struggle is over. His love for his children was obvious as he spoke about them often and looked forward to their visits.
I'll miss Rick and am glad to have known him.
Sue Olsen
O'Fallon
Julie & Chuck Brinkley
July 11, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Steve and Laura Ogle
July 10, 2009
Very sad to hear of Rick's passing. Our
condolences and prayers for all his family.
Pat Konze
July 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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