Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson
February 21, 1950 - May 11, 2021
Richard Johnson of San Ramon, California passed away peacefully at his home on May 11, 2021. Richard valiantly battled prostate cancer for over nineteen years, while continuing to maintain a near normal schedule.
Richard obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business with emphasis in Accounting from The University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1972 and a Master's Degree in Accounting from The Ohio State University in 1973.
Richard's professional career began as an auditor in the Milwaukee office of Arthur Andersen & Co where he attained manager status. He also obtained his CPA license while at Arthur Andersen & Co. For the final thirty four years of his professional career, Richard was the Chief Financial Officer at Barker Pacific Group, a commercial real estate development company based in California. His job description was "Making Deals and Solving Problems".
In 2020, Richard was named Outstanding Alumnus by the Department of Accounting and Information Systems, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Richard was known for his generosity, especially to his beloved University of Wisconsin. He established the Richard J. Johnson Chair in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems. He was also a main contributor through the Athletic Department, to the renovations of the historic Field House at the University.
He was preceded in death by two wives, Pamela Johnson (1996) and Angela Gill Johnson (2014) and his parents, Elinor and Erwin Johnson.
Survivors include two sons, Justin Macklin (Lucia), of Twain Harte, CA and Troy Macklin of Oakland, CA; sister Mary (James) Maginel of Cape Girardeau, MO; grandchildren, Madisyn, Ethan and Jagger Macklin and great grandson, Van.
Richard will be deeply missed by family, friends and colleagues.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Graham-Hitch Mortuary, 4167 First St in Pleasanton, CA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 11:00 am at St Joan of Arc Parish, 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA.
Final resting place will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Madison, Wisconsin next to Pamela and Angela. Cress Funeral Home is handling the arrangements in Madison.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or any organization assisting abused women.
Online condolences may be made at Legacy.com.