Richard Allan Johnson, 79 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin.
He was born February 5, 1935 in St. Charles, Illinois, the son of David W. and Svea (Carlson) Johnson. He was united in marriage to Sandra R. Bushnick on April 9, 1994. Allan worked as a carpenter, was captain of the St. Charles Fire Department & supervisor for the Kane County Highway Department for 25 years. He was a member of the Harvest Bible Chapel and active in Harvest Homeless Breakfast and Neighborhood Outreach Ministries. He enjoyed biking, playing pool, traveling, canoeing and fishing with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Sandie of Huntley, his son, David Johnson of Arlington, Virginia and daughter, Cindy (Dave) Darling of Lewisville, Texas, his step-children, Kevin (Sandy) Bushnick of West Dundee & Korey (Lisa) Bushnick of Mesa, Arizona. He was the proud and loving grandfather of Melissa (Brent), Peter (Melissa), Trevor, Tyler, Matt & Mike and his great-grandchildren, Sawyer & Jack. Survived also by his sister, Carmen (Larry) Briggs of Batavia and his sister-in-law, Carol Johnson of Aurora. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wally.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 22nd and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service on Tuesday at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Entombment will be in Windridge Cemetery, Cary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harvest Bible Chapel, Walk In The Word.
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Words cannot begin to describe who you were, and what you meant to all of us, and how much we will miss you. Always in our hearts and never forgotten. A clip from a song that says it all What a wonderful life For as long as youve been at our side And we want you to know We loved you so KLMM
Allan was a delight to our family and a gentleman. He will be sadly missed. Our memories of his Godly life and kind spirit, and his love and devotion to Sandie, was a model for his children and grandchildren to follow. "The Lord will give strength unto his people; The Lord will bless his people wih peace." Plalm 29:11
Our hearts go out to cousin Sandie during this difficult time. We know Allan meant the world to you, but take comfort in knowing he is with his Lord. You are in our thoughts. May Gods strength sustain you, is our prayer.
We are sorry for your loss, Our thoughts are with you. Alan rest in Peace.
Allen was a good person and Husband. He will be missed by his family and friends. We wish him Peace.
Sandie, you cared so well for Allan, I know The Lord God will care for you and comfort you in this difficult loss. You are loved.