My father, Robert (Bob) William Johnson died Tuesday April 8, 2014 in Gretna, Nebraska, one week shy of his 95th birthday. Born
in Kansas City, Kansas on April 15, 1919 to Swedish immigrant parents,
Bob was the only one of their four children to be born in the United
States. He graduated from Rosedale High School in 1937 before enlisting
in the Air Force on December 1, 1939.
On December 7, 1941, Bob survived the Japanese
attack on Pearl Harbor. He continued his service in the Pacific theater
throughout the duration of the Second World War before being honorably
discharged on October 16, 1945.
Bob worked
for various companies around Kansas City including Midwest Research
Institute and King Radio, where he retired after 20 years.
Bob remained active into his
nineties and enjoyed birdwatching, crossword puzzles and building
vintage model boats. Bob will be remembered for his smiles and his songs.
Dad, you will be missed!!!
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Julie, I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. He sounds like a wonderful man and a hero of the greatest generation. Prayers and thoughts for you and your family:-)
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear about your father! Prayers headed your way.
ReplyDeleteOh Julie, I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your Dad. He sounded like a wonderful man who enjoyed life to the fullest. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteMy heartfelt condolences, Julie! What a wonderful, long life he had.
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