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Lt. Col Joseph W. Johnson Jr.
February 2, 1943 - October 1, 2022
Lt. Col Joseph W. Johnson Jr., 79, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Joseph was born February 2, 1943, in Lincoln, NE. He graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School, the class of 1960. Joseph earned his Bachelor of Political Science degree from the University of Nebraska, in 1964. He worked for Nebraska Book and enlisted in the Nebraska Air National Guard in 1966; commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1971. Joseph served in the Guard full time as Chief of Supply and later as Public Affairs Officer, retiring after 30 years of service in 1996. Very active in the Lincoln community, he was on the original LincolnFest board; he served for several years on the Make-A-Wish Board; active in the Lincoln Rotary, and Admen's Gridiron.
Joseph is survived by son Michael; daughter Anne; grandchildren, Karsen, Marc, Andrea, Clint, Michael, and Evan.
Cremation was chosen. Memorial Services will be held at Wyuka Funeral Home on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. with Father Anthony Bedient officiating. Military Honors will be performed following services in Wyuka Cemetery, courtesy of Offutt Air Force Honor Guard. Memorials may be directed to Down Syndrome Association for families of Nebraska, visit www.dsafnebraska.org. Online condolences may be left at www.wyuka.com.
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James Schmitz
September 30, 2024
This goes back to the 60s. We worked together at Nebraska Book Store and served in the Nebraska Air Guard. I have good memories of Joe. He was kind, thoughtful, and generous. He helped me a good writer of letters and stories. We played many hands of Hearts. Joe had a Rose planted iin Lincoln, Nebraska's Sunken Garden in memory of my mother, Marcella Elizabeth Mulligan Schmitz. May Our Lord bless and keep Joe in his loving arms.
David Griffin
October 7, 2022
I was Joe's classmate at Lincoln Southeast High School, class of 1960. It was obvious he would be successful in life even then, given his intelligence, drive and outgoing personality. He was a high achiever but also happy to see others succeed. Much to his credit and without fanfare, he nominated several classmates for the school's Distinguished Alumni award. That says a lot about his regard for others and his pride in their achievements. It is sad to hear of Joe's passing, but comforting to know that he lived a full and accomplished life. It was an honor to be his classmate.
Ron Douglas
October 7, 2022
Joe and I were pledge/ fraternity brothers (Beta Theta Pi) in 1960. I always enjoyed time spent with him. I was briefly a 2Lt in the Ne. ANG before transferring to the Ks. ANG. but was in Intel so I had little contact with Joe after college. I kept up with his progress thru Dr. John Hinrichs. I knew Joe would do well at the profession of his choice and was pleased to learn of his achieving the rank of LTC. I was sorry to learn of his passing.
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