Ronald J. Johnson

Ronald J. Johnson, 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 2, 2018, knowing he was well loved.

Ronald was born on December 1, 1948, son of James and Lois (McCaslin) Johnson. He graduated from West High School and served in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. Throughout life, Ronald was employed in the manufacturing industry having a successful career as a metal fabricator. He married Linda (Scida) Johnson on January 30, 1976. Ronald was a devoted husband and father. He will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years; son, James; daughter, Julie (Arthur) Crossett of Connecticut; grandson, Artie Lee; sisters, Jacquelyn Benedict, Jennifer (Don) Johnsen, and Lorine Smith; brother, Mark (Shelley) Johnson; sisters-in-law and their spouses; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by his parents; in-laws, Charles and JoAnn DeMolli, and niece, Yvonne. A special thank you to Northern Illinois Hospice for their care and support.

Memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory – Riverside Chapel, 3910 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Gathering of family and friends will take place from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Johnson Family in honor of Ronald.

Arrangements completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103. Share online condolences and memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com