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Dean H Johnson

Birth
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA
Death
17 Jul 2016 (aged 80)
Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown Add to Map
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Dean H. Johnson 1936—2016
Dean H. Johnson of Loves Park passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016. Born May 16, 1936, in Rockford, son of Eddie Axel and Wyone D. (Armstrong) Johnson. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Married Ferne Luepkes in Kirkland, August 29, 1959. Retired from Sundstrand Manufacturing in 1995 after 40 years. Member of Riverside Community Church, UAW Local 592 and former president of the UAW Retirees. He was involved in music playing drums for dance bands in the 50's and playing Dobro for Bluegrass festivals. He also played Dobro and sang for BlackHawk Country and Bluegrass Gospel Bands. Proudly served on the jury of the John Wayne Gacy trial.

Survivors include his wife, Ferne; twin sons, Bradly D. (Barbara) Johnson and Brian E. (Gail) Johnson; daughter, Dana W. Bates; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and sister, Kay (Jim) Keith.

Memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 21, 2016, in Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, IL

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.
Dean H. Johnson 1936—2016
Dean H. Johnson of Loves Park passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016. Born May 16, 1936, in Rockford, son of Eddie Axel and Wyone D. (Armstrong) Johnson. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Married Ferne Luepkes in Kirkland, August 29, 1959. Retired from Sundstrand Manufacturing in 1995 after 40 years. Member of Riverside Community Church, UAW Local 592 and former president of the UAW Retirees. He was involved in music playing drums for dance bands in the 50's and playing Dobro for Bluegrass festivals. He also played Dobro and sang for BlackHawk Country and Bluegrass Gospel Bands. Proudly served on the jury of the John Wayne Gacy trial.

Survivors include his wife, Ferne; twin sons, Bradly D. (Barbara) Johnson and Brian E. (Gail) Johnson; daughter, Dana W. Bates; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and sister, Kay (Jim) Keith.

Memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 21, 2016, in Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, IL

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.

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