Richard “Dick” Marston Johnson, age 90, of Phoenix Arizona, drifted into heaven on May 18, 2022, with his beloved wife Sue and family at his side. Dick was predeceased by his parents Richard Elmer Johnson and Helen Ann (Marson) Johnson, and Grandparents originally from Stephenson, Michigan.
The family moved to Manitowoc, Wisconsin where his father moved the family to serve in the war effort building submarines. Dick finished his schooling in Manitowoc and enlisted and proudly served in Air Force in Korea at KH Base, 36th parallel close to the border, as an Assistant Crew Chief for B26 single tail fighter bombers. Dick is also predeceased by two of his sons who also served their country in the military; Richard (Rusty) Anthony Johnson Navy and David Michael Johnson Air Force; his sister Elizabeth Helen (Miles Mathew) Scallon; his best friend Bill Klopman and brother-in-law Dick Doud. Dick was also the loving father of Cheryl (Ken) Fabozzi and Robert (Bob) Johnson. Dick leaves behind his brother Joseph David (Jeanne) Johnson and Margaret Ann (Tom) Lutz. Dick was the loving grandfather to: Jimmy Sr, Joey, Marie Paul, Jennifer and Great Grandfather Of 7 great children.
While in the military, Dick met the love of his wife, Sue Carolyn Strong. Upon discharge on December 10 of 1955, Dick and Sue entered into an inseparable and devoted marriage of 66+ years loving and raising four beautiful children together. In 1969 they moved to Arizona where they set down roots. Dick started a new career as technician installing and repairing air conditioning units. Sue focused on raising their children and making a happy home for them all. As a family they took many trips doing what they loved best, living and loving nature while camping, fishing and boating. For a long time home away from home to visit.
A visitation for Dick will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services – Maryvale, 6901 West Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85033. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM, 6901 West Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85033. A committal service will occur Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 West Beardsley Road, Phoenix, AZ 85027.
Please RSVP to attend the reception following; 602-319-4303.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AdvantageMaryvale.com for the Johnson family.
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