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Ronald Johnson Obituary
LIMA -- Ronald Dean Johnson, age 84 of Lakeview and formerly of Lima, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 8:50 pm, Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born November 8, 1940, in Lima, to Lester and Leah Jane (Eversole) Johnson. His mother remarried Carl Yates after Lester's passing and they are all deceased. On October 29, 1960, he married Susan Margaret Fassel who survives.
Surviving are their sons: John (Mary Allison) Johnson of Wapakoneta and Bruce (Debi) Johnson of Lakeview; grandchildren: Mitchell (Alex Ronan) Johnson, Adam (Malia) Johnson, Aaron (Courtney) Johnson, Heidi (Jason) Sadler and Krisi Pauff; 9 great- grandchildren: Samantha, Katelyn, Cruz, McKenzie, Lyla, Cade, Sophia, Lincoln and Ronan; Susan's siblings: Joan (Andy dec'd) Bianco of Lima, Tom & Mary Jo Fassel of Belle Center, Karen (Jeff dec'd) Geiser of Muskegon, MI, and Fred (dec'd) Norene Fassel of Lima.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Douglas Johnson and Barbara White.
?Ron was a 1958 graduate of Lima Senior High School. He worked for White Chevrolet, Kenny's Auto Wrecking and retired after 38 years as the body shop manager at Stoops Freightliner. Some of his greatest joys in life were snowmobiling, riding his tractor and mowing his grass, fixing things and attending his grandchildren's events.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 4-8 p.m., at the Shawnee Chapel of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services. His service will begin at 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
?Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Pat Staley
October 16, 2025
Sue so sorry for your loss. Didn´t know him well but was very nice and always a smile. We met at Otterbien therapy.Pat Staley
Rick Miller
October 13, 2025
Dear Johnson Family, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Ron. Many fond memories from the time we shared at work and that laugh is the memory I will keep. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Lance Shepherd
October 13, 2025
I´m sad to hear that Ron has passed on . He was a phenomenal person to know. I never knew him to not greet you with a smile and kind words. He will be missed by all that he was involved with be it work or fun.I appreciated the opportunity to know him!
Jackie Allen
October 12, 2025
Susie,
Greg and I were very to hear of Ron's passing. Many good memories from the days at Stoops for Greg.
Sincerely,
Greg and Jackie Allen
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