January 22, 1938 - March 9, 2018
Ronald Gene Johnson, age 80 of Edina peacefully passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on March 9th surrounded by his loving family. A life long Minnesotan, Ron was born in Minneapolis on January 22, 1938. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1956, followed by Dunwoody Institute. Ron honorably served in the United States Army. He also was a member of the TCA for many years. His entrepreneurial spirit and passion for problem solving led him to create and build two successful businesses. Respected in his industry and loved by his family and countless friends. He will be forever missed. Preceded in death by infant son, Terrance; his parents, Clarence and Bernice Johnson. Ron was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by wife, Sharon A. (Lord) Johnson; daughters, Deborah (Michael) Brocker, Elizabeth Johnson and Rebekah (Mike Paczkowski) Quinlan; grandchildren, Benjamin (Courtney), Jennifer (Phillip), Matthew (Tianna), Johnathan (Courtney Lark), Joshua (Amanda), Danielle, Bethany, Rachel, Zechariah, Grant, Michael Jr., Ryan and Reid; a great-grandson, Tristan; as well as many nieces, nephews and loving friends.
The family would like to thank the staffs at Abbott-Northwestern, Fairview Southdale and the Mayo Clinic for all their kind and compassionate caregiving.
Memorials may be directed to the donor's favorite charity in memory of Ron.
Funeral Service
Friday, March 16, 2018
11:00 A.M.
Visitation 1 hour prior to service at church
Christ Presbyterian Church
6901 Normandale Rd.
Edina, MN 55435
Interment
Friday, March 16, 2018
Lakewood Cemetery
3600 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
My sincere condolences go to the Johnson family for the loss of their dear loved one Ronald. I would like to share a Comforting thought from the bible found at Philippians 4:7 ; And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.