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Richard Johnson Obituary

Richard Johnson
February 21, 1950 - May 11, 2021
Richard Johnson of San Ramon, California passed away peacefully at his home on May 11, 2021. Richard valiantly battled prostate cancer for over nineteen years, while continuing to maintain a near normal schedule.
Richard obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business with emphasis in Accounting from The University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1972 and a Master's Degree in Accounting from The Ohio State University in 1973.
Richard's professional career began as an auditor in the Milwaukee office of Arthur Andersen & Co where he attained manager status. He also obtained his CPA license while at Arthur Andersen & Co. For the final thirty four years of his professional career, Richard was the Chief Financial Officer at Barker Pacific Group, a commercial real estate development company based in California. His job description was "Making Deals and Solving Problems".
In 2020, Richard was named Outstanding Alumnus by the Department of Accounting and Information Systems, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Richard was known for his generosity, especially to his beloved University of Wisconsin. He established the Richard J. Johnson Chair in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems. He was also a main contributor through the Athletic Department, to the renovations of the historic Field House at the University.
He was preceded in death by two wives, Pamela Johnson (1996) and Angela Gill Johnson (2014) and his parents, Elinor and Erwin Johnson.
Survivors include two sons, Justin Macklin (Lucia), of Twain Harte, CA and Troy Macklin of Oakland, CA; sister Mary (James) Maginel of Cape Girardeau, MO; grandchildren, Madisyn, Ethan and Jagger Macklin and great grandson, Van.
Richard will be deeply missed by family, friends and colleagues.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Graham-Hitch Mortuary, 4167 First St in Pleasanton, CA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 11:00 am at St Joan of Arc Parish, 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA.
Final resting place will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Madison, Wisconsin next to Pamela and Angela. Cress Funeral Home is handling the arrangements in Madison.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or any organization assisting abused women.
Online condolences may be made at Legacy.com.


Published by San Francisco Chronicle from May 14 to May 15, 2021.
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I enjoyed working with Dick. He was a real fighter when it came to different options for health treatments. He had a great sense of humor and cared about following through on any issues that needed to be addressed. May you rest in God’s house Dick. Blessings to your family.

Cathie Merry

Coworker

May 30, 2021

Dan & Loretta Gill

May 16, 2021

Angelica Goering

May 15, 2021

A nice and kind friend and neighbor for last 18 years. You are great fighter with strong will to battle with cancer. Will miss you deeply.

Jim Lo

Neighbor

May 14, 2021

Whittier Trust

May 14, 2021

All his friends at PGIM

May 14, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Graham-Hitch Mortuary

May 13, 2021

On behalf of the Insperity family, we would like to give our sincere condolences regarding the passing of Richard Johnson.

Cecily Wagner

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May 13, 2021

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Graham-Hitch Mortuary

4167 First Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566-6705

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Mass of Christian Burial

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St. Joan of Arc Parish

2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA

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