In loving memory of

Lloyd "Sonny" Johnson,
August 27, 1926 - April 6, 2009

LLOYD G. JOHNSON, JR.   “SONNY”
 
Sonny Johnson, of North Spring Street in Port Washington, passed away at Cedar Grove Gardens on Monday morning, April 6, 2009, where he had been residing for the last few months.  He was 82 years old.  Lloyd Jr. was born on August 27, 1926 in Port Washington, son of Lloyd Sr. and Mabel Schauble Johnson.  He joined the United States Army and served his country in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre. Later, he met and married Ms. Ruth Lennartz.  The couple united in marriage at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Cedarburg on June 19, 1952.  They remained in Port Washington to raise their family.  Sonny worked in the shipping department at Simplicity, doing different jobs from driving truck to expediting.  He retired in 1988 after more than 20 years on the job.  Mr. Johnson was a member of both the American Legion Post 82 and the VFW Post 5373.  He enjoyed socializing, as well as woodworking, working on cars and working around the house.  He was a jack-of-all-trades and could fix almost anything he laid his hands on. He is survived by his eight children: Kathy (Keith) Kichura of Panama City, FL, Mark (Donna) Johnson of Sheboygan, Teri (Joseph) Yovanovich of Bear, DE, John (Julie) Johnson of Port Washington, Jeffrey Johnson of Cedar Grove, Thomas Johnson, also of Port Washington, Jeanne (fiancée Bill Malmstadt) Johnson of Milwaukee and James (Tina) Johnson of Port Washington.  He is further survived by his former wife, Ruth Johnson of Port Washington, 16 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren (as well as two more on the way), his sister Carol (John) Betz of San Antonio, TX, sister-in-law Audrey Johnson of Phelps, WI, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Dennis Johnson, sisters Ruth Forstner and Dorothy Forstner, as well as his grandson Joel Yovanovich.  Funeral Services will be held at 2PM on Saturday, April 11th at the Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave., (Hwy 33 & LL) in Port Washington.  Chaplain Joseph Brath will officiate the service.  Burial will follow with Military Honors at Union Cemetery in Port Washington.  The family will receive visitors at the Eernisse Funeral Home on Saturday from 12 noon until the services begin at 2PM.  Memorials are suggested to the MS Society. 
Service:

2:00 PM at Eernisse Funeral Home 1600 W. Grand Avenue Port Washington, WI 53074 on April 11, 2009 (map/driving directions)


Cemetery:

Union Cemetery, Port Washington

Tributes

Teri Yo wrote on Apr 19, 2009:

"I want to thank each of you for taking the time to write. I praise God for the blessing of family, friends and a true daddy in my adult years and the good memories my kids have of their grand-dad. He was upset when I told him we needed to move to DE 10+ years ago. The brownies were always ready when we'd visit him. He'd say your too tough on them they need sweets. I'm sure he's busy with Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Dottie, Auntie Ruthie, Uncle Dennis and mostly my little boy, Joel. He back to joking around with his pal Joe and my other mom, Bev. We'd end our talks with him saying "I love you, little girl" and I love you dad. In a dream he walked stairs and waved I just didn't know it was goodbye or maybe just see you later. He lives on in our hearts and God willing we'll meet again. "

mark Fuller wrote on Apr 17, 2009:

"my sincerest condolences to the entire family. Sorry I just was informed of you loss. May the Lord bless you all"

Klein Family wrote on Apr 9, 2009:

"We were saddened to hear of your dads passing. Will miss his presence in the neighborhood, and all the friendly advice he would give while we were fixing up our house. The neighborhood wont be the same without him. Please accept our condolences."

John and carol Betz wrote on Apr 9, 2009:

"We will remember our fond and funny things that happened throughout the years with my brother and family God bless john and Carol"

Jackie (Noesen) Wisdom wrote on Apr 8, 2009:

"Uncle Sonny was a hoot. All the Johnson "Kids" were. We'll miss him, Denny , Dorothy and our mom Ruth. But we know they are all together again driving grandma crazy. Love to all the family, Jack, jill and michael."

Kim & Dawn Graves wrote on Apr 8, 2009:

"My dearest cousins ~ You know that y'all are in our thoughts and prayers everyday. Keep your memories in your heart(s) and be strong for each other. With love and prayers for all of you ~ Hugs across the internet Dawn PS ~ Uncle Sonny is now an angel watching over us :)"