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Gerald H. Johnson

January 22, 1934 — June 13, 2010

Gerald H. "Jerry" Johnson, 76, Rockford, died at 12:15 a.m., Sunday, June 13, 2010 in Rosewood Care Center. Born January 22, 1934 in Chisago County, MN, son of Harry R. Johnson and Mildred Johnson Adolphson. Graduated from East High School in 1952 and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Member of St. Rita Catholic Church and he worked at Sundstrand for 39 years. Jerry was a supporter of the whooping cranes and was a faithful follower of their migration. He was a jokester and always fun to be with. Above all else, his family was the most important thing to him and he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor; children, Jeffrey Johnson, N.Y.C., Kevin Johnson, Rockford, Karen (Tony) Belman, Rockford, Thomas (MarChelle) Johnson, Rockford, Marianne (Timothy) Niedermeier, Rockford and William (Kerry) Johnson, Moline; grandchildren, Eric, Andrea, Adam, Joel, Gabby, Jonah, Emily, Adian and Noah. Predeceased by his parents and brothers, Harvey and David. Mass of Celebration at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2010 in St. Rita Catholic Church with Monsignor Gerald Kobbeman officiating. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Memorials may be given to Rockford Rescue Mission. Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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