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Visitation:
10 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2019 at 11 a.m. at
Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home.
Service:
11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home
Funeral home: Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral
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Obituary
William H. "Bud" Johnson, 88,
entered into eternal peace on Sunday, January 7,
2018. He was greeted at the gates of Heaven by his
parents William F. Johnson and Gladys M. (Giertz)
Johnson, brothers Robert and Jack and sister
Patricia Schmock, two sons Michael Johnson and
Greggory Johnson, and one grandson Charles “Chaz”
Werth.
He was born on May 30, 1930 in Lovington. He married
Betty Wilma Dunham on December 22, 1951 in
Broadwell. She preceded him in death on December 23,
2018. They celebrated 67 years of life together.
William graduated from Middletown
High School in 1948. He proudly served his country
in the United States Army. He was known as "Bill" to
his co-workers at Caterpillar where he worked for 41
years. He was also employed at Stein Seed Company
for 20 years. He was a member of Elkhart Christian
Church and the American Legion Post 672 in
Middletown. He loved to play baseball and played on
several leagues in the area at Memorial Park. After
his playing days, he umpired for Lincoln Christian
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He leaves his loving memories to be
cherished by his loving daughter, Marcia Johnson,
brother Kenneth Johnson, brother-in-law Paul Schmock,
seven Grand Children, and 11 Great Grand Children.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 11,
2019 at 11 a.m. at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral
Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the
service. Burial will follow services at Kline
Cemetery, Broadwell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to Elkhart Christian Church.
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