He was born July 10, 1926 in Lockport, IL to Richard and Ermel (Haines) Johnson. He married Irene Baumann May 14, 1963 in Aurora, IL. She preceded him in death April 17, 2006 in Peoria. His parents, and one brother Richard also preceded him in death.
Surviving are his three daughters, Susie (Jayson) Algas Dunlap, Julianne (Frank) Ierulli and Leah (Mike) Dafforn both of Peoria. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Aaron, Alexa, Nicholas, Victoria, Jack, Tommy and Mattie; one great-grandson Jude and one sister, Dorothy Pauson of Joliet, IL.
Lou served in the U.S. Army and received his bachelors degree from St. Ambrose University. He was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church and worked in the accounting Department at Caterpillar Inc. for over 30 years before retiring. Lou was a member of the Knights of Columbus Spalding Council 427 and the Sandtrappers Golf Group.
Lou was an avid golfer and bowler, who enjoyed spending time with his family and being involved in his grandchildren's activities.
A funeral service will be at 11:30 am on Friday, April 26, 2019 at St. Jude Catholic Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Resurrection Cemetery in Peoria.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Greater Peoria Honor Flight Program at www.greaterpeoriahonorflight.org. Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.woolsey-wilton.com.
