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1943
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2023
Kari Johnson Obituary
October 22, 1943 - December 27, 2023
Col. Kari Johnson (Ret.), survived by his wife, Joyce Davis, his children: Jamie Ringsmuth, Madison; Kristi Griffin, Chicago; Grant, Portland; Walker, Boston, and five grandchildren. In addition, step-children Brooke Studt, Omaha and Scott Bunger, Chicago, and three step-grandchildren.
Visitation: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Countryside Community Church, 13130 Faith Plaza. Memorials to Toys for Tots.
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Becky Martin
September 17, 2024
Just discovered that you have passed cousin Kari. You were a great friend to my mom Bette and for that I was really glad. Emailing back and forth often to keep up on each others life. I heard you asked about me often. I wish I could have spent more time getting to know you. Any time we met you were very kind to me.
Abbe Wood
September 17, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Charles R Weight, Sr.
January 20, 2024
I first met Kari when he married Joyce, my wife´s life-long friend. What a striking, commanding presence, yet warm and friendly. Affable.
We soon learned we served in Viet Nam around the same time. A bond that Veterans share, quickly formed. Kari, a Marine Corp pilot flying sorties in South and North Viet Nam and me, on the ground as an Army Medic in the Central Highlands. He often thought of the guys on the ground and hoped we were safe. I assured him that we were darn glad we had guys like him overhead covering our backsides.
We had many, many conversations; from the very serious to lighthearted. And no topics were kept off the table. Our Friday morning breakfasts with friend Gary Lewis were a highlight of our week.
I miss you my friend. Thank you for your service to our country.
Semper fi!!
Ooo Rah!!
Chuck Weight
Chuck Weight
January 19, 2024
I saw this poster on-line and it reminded me of him. I sent it to him, he loved it.
Dick & June
January 18, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dave Huntzinger
January 13, 2024
Ah, Kari, my friend, those were the days, no? I don´t know where you are but they are lucky to have you. As were we. Bye for now. Dave
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