William Danner Johnson's Obituary
William Danner Johnson, 95, of Decatur, passed away March 20, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Bill was born in Danville, Illinois on October 18, 1926, the son of Frank A. and Marguerite Johnson. He served proudly in the Navy during World War II, where his skills in maintaining and repairing communication and radar equipment saved many lives. Bill went on to enjoy a long career as an electrical engineer and retired from Ameren Illinois (Illinois Power Company). In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking.
Bill married Charlene Ott on March 1, 1953 in Decatur and enjoyed sixty-five years of married life until her death in 2018. Bill was a longtime member of First Lutheran Church. Bill is survived by his son Stephen E. (Leslie) Johnson of Madison, Wisconsin, and grandson Seth G. Johnson of Corvallis, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother Philip Johnson.
Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home is providing cremation services for Bill. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, June 18 at First Lutheran Church in Decatur. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church in Decatur. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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