Eric E. Johnson

Eric E. Johnson, 67, passed away at home on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Eric was born in Elmhurst, IL on June 06, 1955, to the late Alex C. and Helen F. (née, Redker) Johnson. On April 11, 1987, Eric married the former Deborah L. Gall, celebrating 35 years of marriage. He worked at Parsons Corporation in Chicago for 32 years. Eric was a devout Christian and enjoyed Bible study. He was recently a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Glenview, but he also gave dedicated service to several other churches in the area throughout his life, including St. Peter, Schaumburg; Tabor Lutheran Church, Albany Park; and St. Paul, Canfield, where he was an elder. He was a Boy Scout, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in 1969. He was the first in his troop at St. Peter to do so, and one of the youngest to attain the honor at the time. Eric also loved to watch old Westerns and read science fiction and comics. He was a devoted husband and father and a good friend to all who knew him. Survivors include his wife; his children, Rachel (Azael) Salgado, Nathan Johnson, and Hannah (Brian) Dunn; and grandchildren, Caylee Boblett and Connor Dunn. Eric is also survived by his niece, his nephew, other relatives, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Angela Johnson; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harry E. and Carolyn L. Gall. Memorial services for Eric will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1850 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL 60025, on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. A visitation for Eric will be held at the church on Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations in his name may be sent to the following institutions: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Glenview; the Boys Scouts of America; and the Epilepsy Foundation. These honor his enduring faith, his dedication to the tenants of his Eagle Scout rank, and his life-long struggle against the disease. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.OehlerFuneralHome.com for the Johnson family.