Bertil Johnson

Bertil e. johnson, 84 LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER AND FRIEND ROCKFORD - Bertil E. Johnson, 84, of Rockford died at 12:39 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Born Dec. 16, 1926, in Rockford, son of Edgar and Bertha Ericson Johnson. Graduated from East High School in 1945 and continued throughout his life to be involved in class reunions. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Married Genevieve L. Yankus on June 6, 1954, in Loves Park. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and had formerly been a longtime member of Alpine Lutheran Church. Bertil had previously been employed by City National Bank and spent numerous years in sales at Rockford Standard Furniture. He had been a realtor for several area realtors and was well known as a self-employed photographer. Former member of Alpine Kiwanis Club, the Pine Tree Jazz Club and was a volunteer for NIRIS. Bert was a gregarious man who was very interesting as well as interested in the world around him. He was kind, respectful, generous and empathetic. Always intelligent and well-read, but most importantly, he was a man of wisdom. Survivors include wife, Genevieve; sons, Stuart Johnson, Frank (Helen) Johnson, Ted (Melissa) Johnson and Cliff (Nicole) Johnson; grandchildren, Nathaniel (Christina), Zachary, Kiersten, Lindsey and Emily; as well as several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, and sisters, Margaret Carlson, Erna Grahn and Sylvia Johnson. The family wishes to thank Dr. Edison Lim and Dr. Azar Kahn for their excellent care. Service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, in Our Savior's Lutheran Church, with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to time of service; the Rev. Woody Knutson will officiate. Burial in Kishwaukee Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Barbara Olson Center of Hope, 3206 N. Central Ave.. Rockford, IL 61101 or Malcolm Eaton Enterprises, 570 W. Lamm Road, Freeport, IL 61032. Arrangements were completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road. Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.