"I miss you grandpa. I love you. "
In loving memory of
Robert W. Johnson
September 25, 1941 - August 2, 2012
Robert W. Johnson, 70, of Keokuk, died at 9:47 am on Thursday, August 2, 2012, at Keokuk Area Hospital.
He was born on September 25, 1941 in Webster City, Iowa a son to Charles and Alice Duffy Johnson. Robert married Donna Riley on February 14, 1961 in Des Moines, Iowa. She survives.
Robert graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy. In December of 1865 to 1989 he was Director of Pharmacy in Moline Public Hospital, later employed Keokuk Area Hospital as Director of Pharmacy, retiring in 2007. He enjoyed fishing, pool, and in his younger years he was avid hunter of quail and pheasants.
Robert is survived by his wife, Donna Johnson of Keokuk, Iowa; one son, Douglas Johnson and his wife Lisa of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; daughter Kimberly Moody and her husband Joe of Woonsocket, South Dakota; five grandchildren: Ariana Grchan of South Dakota, Jessica Dunlap of South Dakota, Allison Johnson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Bradley Johnson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Lauren Johnson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; one great grandchild, one sister: Elaine Stopplemoor of Mesquite, Texas; niece and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparent and one sister.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Monday, August 6, 2012 at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Centers located at 917 Blondeau St. with Rev. William Mitchell officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or American Cancer Association.
Tributes
"Dad I miss you so much! I love you and there is this huge hole in my heart. It hurts so bad. I wish I could just talk to you. Love KimK"
"Donna, Kim, Doug and family. I only spent a few days with your parents and really enjoyed our time with your mom and dad. What a wonderful man! His time with us showed me what a special man he was. I know you will miss him greatly. I lost my dad 5 years ago and the pain gets better, but I still think about him everyday... now with joy of the fond memories... I know once the pain gets somewhat lighter you too will be able to look back and feel the joy of those special moments in life. Please know the Grchan Family feels your the pain of your loss and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers especially during this time... and always."
"Bob was always there to help. He always wanted everyone to enjoy themselves... would take ya fishing, beat ya in pool waterskiing and grilling out... I was glad to know the family... God Bless you Bob and family."
"what a good guy bob johnson was bob and i would fish togeather and also we would shoot a few quail over my shorthairs he seemed to enjoy that stuff.we would talk hawkeyes you know the simple things we would talk about bob taught me a few tricks on catching bass out of river.i just want to say im so sorry for your loss donna,doug,kim "
"Dad, I miss you so much! You were not only the best Dad ever but you were my friend. You are the only male in my whole entire life that I could always depend on. You helped me through some of the darkest times of my life. I am so very proud of you, the Pharmacist, the husband, the Grandad, the uncle, the friend, the person that you were. You are definately my hero. The way you always worked so hard to give my Mom and all of us the best life possible. We are taking care of Mom just like you asked us to. You would be so proud of her! She is holding up amazingly well and she is determined to do it. I hope you are looking down on us and we are making you proud! I love you so much!!!!!!! Love Your Daughter Kim"
"I love you grandpa. You are not only the best grandfather you were like my father. You always took me fishing, taught me how to ride my bike, taught me how to play basketball, and much more. I love you and miss you."
"Sorry for Your Loss Bob was a good guy Chris Wilsey"