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Edward Johnson Obituary
Edward A. Johnson
1940 - 2021
Edward A. Johnson, age 80, of Kenosha, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Hospice Alliance – Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Ed (known to his family as "Butch") was born on September 5, 1940 in Janesville to William Johnson and Jennie (Matera) Hanson. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha, but he attended and graduated his senior year, 1958, from Natalia High School in Natalia, TX. Edward was very patriotic and proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 through 1961, on the U.S.S Forrestal. He held onto his Navy connections by attending many reunions and keeping in touch with many shipmates. He also was a member of the Navy Club – Ship 40, and was humbled to be an attendee on the Honor Flight (2014) through his former employer, Snap-On Tools. After retirement from Snap-On and Modine, he found his true calling as a bailiff, where he made many longtime friends.
Ed married Cheryl Fontaine at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kenosha on December 13, 1969. He was a longtime member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church and his faith was very strong and guided him throughout his life. He was an avid reader and was a history buff. Ed especially enjoyed being an armchair contestant on Jeopardy. His favorite memories were of fishing trips and vacations spent in a cabin on the lake. Ed looked forward to his early morning "coffee with the guys", but his greatest joy was his family, especially his grandchildren, to whom he will forever be lovingly remembered as "Grumps". All who knew and loved Ed will miss his spirited storytelling, his ability to insert a well-timed joke, and his incessant whistling!
Ed is survived by his wife of over 51 years, Cheryl; his son, Rick (Brenda Quimby) Nelsen; his daughter, Kerry (Jeff) Sporer; five grandchildren: Noelle, Norah, Connor, Camille and Drew Sporer; his brother, Chuck (Denise) Johnson; his sister, Linda (Dale) Wellman; as well as many family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father Henry Hanson, two brothers, Carl and Jeff Johnson, and a special nephew, Ryan D. Jozwiak.
A memorial service for Ed will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church (5927 – 37th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53142) with military honors to be held at 10:50 A.M. A visitation will be held on Thursday at the Church from 9:30 A.M. until the time of military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Mt. Zion Lutheran Church or Hospice Alliance would be greatly appreciated.
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Judy Bleashka Bilotti
April 25, 2021
Dear Cheryl, Kerry & extended family, I am so sorry for your loss. May the many wonderful memories of great times together sustain you during this difficult time.
Bill Shema
April 22, 2021
Will miss you Ed at our morning coffee with your wonderful stories and kindness to all
Ron Van Wie
April 21, 2021
I knew Ed from working at Snap-on. He was always fun and great to work with. My condolences to his family. He was one of the good guys!
Susan Imhoff
April 21, 2021
R.I.P Eddie -- my friend, you were one of the sweetest, funniest men I've ever met!
Cyndi Fowler
April 21, 2021
Offering my deepest condolences to Ed´s beautiful family. I worked for many years with Ed when he was a bailiff. I loved Ed´s l o n g storytelling, his fabulous sense of humor, his wonderful laugh and his kind heart. He was adored by everyone at the courthouse. Ed was a true gem of a man whose greatest joy was his wife, children, and grandchildren, who he cherished so dearly. Rest well, sweet Eddie. We will miss you terribly.
Al & Brenda Houston
April 21, 2021
Cheryl, my sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Ed. I will miss him in the morning chats over coffee. God Bless you. Al Houston
Gordy Johnson
April 19, 2021
My deepest sympathy and prayers for Ed´s soul and his family. We all will miss his sense of humor and his positive outlook on life. He will be missed.
Paul K Albert
April 18, 2021
Very sorry for your loss. Eddie was a good guy and I enjoyed meeting him at Modine Mfg and having a lot of good conversations. He was very well liked at Modine.
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