Paul Robert Johnson

Paul Robert Johnson, age 86 of Fremont, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at the Transitional Health Services in Fremont following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Paul was born on March 23, 1923 in Fremont to Jesse Elmer and Grace (Bacon) Johnson and was raised by Hattie Bacon. Paul met and later married Maxine Helen Smith on July 2, 1945 in Fremont and Maxine preceded him in death on March 28, 2006. Paul had worked in the direct advertising department at the Gerber Products Company in Fremont for many years until his retirement in 1980. After retirement, Paul continued to work at Pinkerton, the Fremont Times Indicator and D&W in Fremont. Paul was a longtime member of the Fremont Christian Church where he had served as an elder for several years, enjoyed reading and enjoyed tracking statistics for baseball and football. Paul was an avid conservationist, fisherman and hunter in the Michigan outdoors. Paul served in the United States Air Force during World War II where he was a tail gunner on B17 airplanes in the European Theatre.

He is survived by his daughters, Mary (Robert) Robillard of St. Petersburg, Florida; Patricia Johnson of Fremont; his niece, Jan (Ric) Burch of LeRoy, Michigan.

Memorial services will be held at a later date following his wishes of cremation. Interment will take place in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Fremont. Friends may consider the ASPCA or any conservation club for memorial contributions in memory of Paul. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Johnson family online at www.crandellfh.com.

So sorry to hear of the loss of your father, Paul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

With our deepest sympathy,

Jane and Dan Bacon

Posted 2/3/2010

To Paul's family:

Paul and Maxine were my neighbors and friends so many years ago and we remained friends over the years. I have missed Maxine and her siblings, but lost contact with Paul after Maxine's death. My brother Ken and Paul were boyhood playmates and longtime friends. We know Paul's family will miss him. My husband, Arnold, didn't know Paul. With sympathy and prayers, Mildred (Wheeler) Woodring

Posted 2/3/2010

Mary, Pat & family,

Cousin Dan called yesterday from AZ to let us know of your Dads'
passing. So many memories flood in of times at Grandma & Grandpa Bacons
house, while he & Maxine were dating; the strong faith both of them had
and their faithfulness as members of the Fremont Christian Church; good
visits with them at this home when we came back to Fremont--including a
time when Bruce slept in the car with our dog, Shep--as Shep didn't get
along with other dogs. It was always fun to catch up on Fremont news &
eat Maxs' delicious meals! Our love and prayers are with you now.
Please keep in touch.

Linda (Bacon) and Bruce Eller

Mary and Pat,

Bonnie and I are so sorry for your loss.

John and Bonnie (Busch) Woodring

Posted 2/5/2010

Mary & Pat,

Very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Your family was always near and dear to ours, especially through the Potluck years. My prayers and sympathy are with you. I will pass this news on to Jackie. Take care of yourselves.

Dan Sayles

Mary & Pat

Linda called me last night to say that Dan had called her to let her know that your dad has passed away. I knew that his health had not been good for some time. But like Linda, I remember all those good times over at Grandma Bacon's when we visited with Paul, Maxine, Dan, Bob, Phyllis, Ann and Charlie. Then later when Paul & Max were married over at their house for dinner when we came over from Flint.

In later years after dad died (Harold) Paul stopped out in Colorado to visit with mom (Dorothy). Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and remember Paul & Max are together again.

David & Virginia Bacon

Posted 2/8/2010

Pat , I am so sorry about Paul's passing. Your Mom and Dad were such predious people. I loved maxine and still miss her, and your Dad was always so nice and friendly. I'm sure your parents are together now . rose and Mick

Posted 2/9/2010

Paul's Family,

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Dad. It's always tough but neither we should we wish them back. We know they are in a much better place under much better hands and already in perfect condition.

Our parents, Harold and Jean Geeting and your folks, traveled together some, fished, played cards and general got into mischief together. Well, the Dads did anyway..

Brad Geeting

Posted 2/9/2010

Pat & family;

I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Pat, you’re in my thoughts & prayers.

Marilyn Snell

HR/Contract Mgr

Newaygo County Mental Health

231-689-7569

Posted 2/15/2010