Steven G. Johnson

Local businessman Steven G. Johnson, 78, of Rochester, after being surrounded by his kids and grandkids for a couple of weeks, passed peacefully in his sleep at 4:40 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, at Independence Village of Fishers South.

On Nov. 13, 1947, Steve was born in Watervliet, Michigan, to George August and Dorothea Osborn Johnson. He had five siblings, Phil, Gladise, LaVon (Bonnie), LaVada (Candy) and Carl.

Steve and Tina Nancy Teach were married on July 8, 1967 at the First Christian Church of Rochester. They have shared 58 years of life's adventures. From their union came three wonderful children, Misty, Eric, and Ryan. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of six grandchildren, Kelsey, Nathan, Zach, Alex, Cameron and Cade. They were the biggest joy of his life.

Steve had a strong work ethic. He started his first business at the young age of 12 pedaling an ice cream cart around town. At 16, Steve began his professional career at the Kroger Company. After rising through the ranks, he was promoted to store manager. He was later promoted a regional Produce Merchandising Rep. When he was offered another promotion that would require a move to Indianapolis, he requested to be given back the Rochester store manager position to prioritize his family. Later as an entrepreneur he owned and operated Steve's Quick Stop, the first convenience store in town providing groceries and a refueling center in the heart of Rochester at the corner Sixth and Main streets.

Besides playing with his grandchildren, Steve enjoyed working in his yard to create a beautiful lawn and landscaping. He also enjoyed hunting with his buddy Dink and having coffee with his lifelong friends.

Left to cherish Steve's memory are his wife Tina; daughter, Misty Johnson Brown of Fishers, Eric Johnson (Jami) of Rochester, Ryan Johnson (Angelica) of Woodinville, Wash; his grandchildren, Kelsey Brown of Tempe, Ariz., Nathan Brown of St. Louis, Mo., Zach Johnson of Woodinville, Wash., Alex Johnson of Woodinville, Wash., Cameron Johnson of Indianapolis, and Cade Johnson of Rochesterl and his sisters, LaVon Silberman of South Bend and LaVada Hayes of Rochester.

Preceding Steve in death are his parents and siblings Phil Johnson of El Paso, Texes, Gladise Collins of Rochester, and Carl Johnson of Rochester.

Following Steve's wishes, a private family gathering will be in Fishers, Indiana. The Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester has been entrusted with his arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please give to your favorite local charity. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.