KESWICK —
Robert Donald Johnson, 78, of Keswick and formerly of Bloomington, Ill., died Aug. 11, 2012, at Sigourney Care Center in Sigourney.
He was born Tuesday, March 13, 1934, in Wapello County, the son of William and Maude Wooden Johnson. He graduated from Ottumwa High School with the class of 1952.
Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 until his discharge in 1956.
On June 18, 1956, he was united in marriage to Donna Kerr at the Methodist Church in Kirkville, and she died Oct. 7, 1999.
Bob attended the University of Iowa and received his bachelor’s degree in fine arts in 1959. Following graduation, he and Donna moved to Bloomington, Ill., where he owned and operated Bob Johnson’s Photography Studio until his retirement in 1997. He then worked part time at Map Auto Parts for a few years.
Bob was a member of the Bloomington Camera Club and Calvary Baptist Church in Normal, Ill., and volunteered at the Ministry and More Food Pantry in Normal. He was an avid woodworker and enjoyed painting, rock collecting, propagating plants and was known for having a very green thumb.
Bob is survived by a brother, Chuck Johnson of Mundelein, Ill.; a sister, Nina McAlister of Bellflower, Calif.; many nieces and nephews; and his very special friend, “Goofus” the cat.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; four brothers, Harold, John, Art and William Johnson; and four sisters, Margaret Rounceville, Bertha Cavanaugh, Ruby Terrell and Rosa Majors.
Graveside funeral services and burial will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Ottumwa; with Rev. Vince Homan officiating. A procession will form at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Fremont Funeral Chapel in Fremont for those wishing to go to the cemetery.
No visitation is planned.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to Hospice of Keokuk County.
Obituaries
August 13, 2012
Robert D. Johnson, 78, Keswick
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