Irma Ledta Johnson

1928 - 2025

Irma Ledta (Meyer) Johnson, 97, of Naples, Florida, passed away on November 11, 2025, in Naples, FL, with family by her side. She was born January 31, 1928 in New Albany, IN to Henry Friedrich Meyer and Dorothy Koehler Meyer Poff.

She attended New Albany High School and graduated from Indiana State University in 1948, with a degree in Home Economics and Business. She met her husband, John W. Johnson while at ISU and they married in 1949.

They settled in Fort Wayne, IN, in 1957, where John was a professor of engineering at Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne. Their daughter, Rosalie, was born in 1953 and son, David, in 1955. Irma was a proud Charter member of Bethany United Methodist church. She received a Master's Degree from St. Francis College in 1970 and spent 21 years teaching business classes at North Side High School.

She was delighted when her two grandsons, Andrew Johnson and Alex Fogg were born, and equally excited when she became a great-grandmother to Charlie and Annie Johnson.

In 2004 she moved to Naples, FL to be near family. She served on her Barrington Condo Board for 11 years, 2 years as its President. She attended Naples United Church of Christ and was also an active member in the Naples Doll Club, opening each meeting with an inspirational message.

Irma was a very warm and inquisitive person - her curiosity and contact with others kept her mind sharp. She was an inspiration to all and was considered a "2nd mom or grandma" to many. Irma will be entombed at the Graceland Mausoleum in New Albany, IN. A memorial service will be held there in spring 2026. A celebration of Irma's life will be held at Club Pelican Bay in Naples in January 2026 (date TBD). In lieu of flowers, memorials to the John W. and Irma L. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund for engineering students would be most appreciated. Donations can be sent c/o The Development Office, Purdue Fort Wayne, 2101 Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805.