In loving memory of

Leo "Jack" Johnson
January 18, 1930 - May 13, 2020

Parnell- Leo "Jack" Johnson was born January 18, 1930 in Brighton, Iowa. The son of William and Viola (Waggoner) Johnson. He attended Parnell School until enlisting in the Navy. He served in the United States Navy from 1949 to 1969 retiring as a AMCS. Jack was united in marriage to Mary Sullivan on September 6, 1951 in Parnell. To this union they were blessed with three children. Mary passed away in 2004. Jack later was united in marriage to Marilyn Donohoe Hanson on November 3, 2006 in Parnell. Jack worked for the United States Postal Service in Iowa City then Parnell serving as Postmaster for 20 years. He formerly was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Parnell serving as a lector and later the leader of the Parnell Rosary Group. He enjoyed collecting John Deere tractors, gardening, fishing, hunting and spending time with family and friends. He was a 50 year member of the Parnell American Legion. Jack passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the English Valley Care Center in North English at the age of 90.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn; a son, Bill (Linda) Johnson of Iowa City; a daughter, Margaret (Vito) Safina of Parnell; two step children, Michael (Daun) Hanson of Iowa City and Mary Pat Hanson of Tiffin; four grandchildren, Tony Safina, Michael (Kara) Safina, David (Andrea) Safina and Mary Ann (Todd) Wehner; a step grandson, Quinn Karstens; 12 great grandchildren; four sisters, Eva Riley of Seattle, WA, Lila (Daryl) McCallister of Williamsburg, Donna (Bill) McCallister of Marengo and Betty Estabrook of Grandview and a brother-in-law, Dan (Dolores) Sullivan of North Liberty. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary and a son James "Dan" Johnson.


A private Funeral Service will be held Monday, May 18, 2020 at 10:00 am at the Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Parnell following the funeral service. A public visitation (The family will NOT be present at this time) will be Sunday, May 17, 2020 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm at the Powell Funeral Home in Williamsburg. There will be a drive through visitation to greet the family on Sunday from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Powell Funeral Home parking lot. Please enter the North Drive. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.

Tributes

Shelley Bishop wrote on May 20, 2020:

"I am so sorry to hear about Jack?s death, Marilyn. May God hold you close and comfort you through these hard times. In sympathy, Shelley (Meade) Bishop "

Libby and Glen Taylor wrote on May 17, 2020:

"Marilyn so sorry to have read of Jack's death. Sending you and your whole family my Prayers. "

Helen Ritchie wrote on May 16, 2020:

"So sorry for your lost"

Kathryn McMann wrote on May 16, 2020:

"I am sorry to hear of Jack?s passing. I always enjoyed our little visits walking back to our cars after Mass. I will miss seeing him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. Kay McMann "

Deb Nunemaker wrote on May 15, 2020:

"We are so sorry to learn of Jack's passing He was such a kind man, and great to visit with. He and I always shared "postal stories". Our prayers to you, Bun, and all his family. This is such an awful time to lose a loved one, it is hard to " be far from embraces" and those who love and support you all. God bless. We will keep you in prayers. Mike and Deb Nunemaker"

Kelle Bruess wrote on May 15, 2020:

" I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was one of my favorite people. Such a nice man and a true gentleman! My sympathies to you all. Kelle Bruess"

John Lillis wrote on May 15, 2020:

"Marilyn you have our sincere sympathy to you and your families. Sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He will be missed by his friends and family. Judy & John Lillis"

Pam Wichmann wrote on May 14, 2020:

"Marilyn..so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I always enjoyed talking with you both whenever I would see you around. Prayers of comfort to you and your family. "

Debbie Reggio daughter of Lucille Johnson wrote on May 14, 2020:

"I will miss Jack, just like his family and friends. I remember as a little girl, him riding his Tractor in the 4th of July Parades In Parnell. A proud Veteran and a true Gentlemen."

Karla wrote on May 14, 2020:

"So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Sending prayers to all the family."

Joshua wrote on May 14, 2020:

"Yes jack will be missed by me being a good nighbor he was my sympathy to the family and to aunt bun "

Millie Lemley wrote on May 14, 2020:

"Jack was a great neighbor and friend! Sending sympathy and love! He will be missed!"