"I am truly sorry to hear of Don's passing. I know he meant a lot to so many, especially Mary Ann. He is going to be missed very much. I wish I could take away some of the pain but please know that others are thinking of you and praying for you. "
In loving memory of
Donald G. Johnson
September 11, 1947 - December 18, 2022
Donald G. Johnson, "Don," passed on December 18, 2022, of Gloucester Township; formerly of Lansdowne, Pa. Age 75. Beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Brennan) for 52 years. Devoted father of Michael (Patricia) and David (Elizabeth). Loving Pop of Olivia, Evangeline, and Nathaniel. Dear brother of William "Bill" Johnson. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Donald proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. While enlisted, he received the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and two Purple Heart Medals.
Don was a sales rep for many years. He played bugle in several drum and bugle corps. He was an avid collector of trains, scale models, and baseball cards, and loved to watch and read about history. He was known for having a great sense of humor and loved to tell a good joke. Don was also a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan.
There will be a viewing Thursday evening from 6PM to 8PM and Friday morning 9:30am to 10:30am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 11am at Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa RC Church.
Interment is private at the request of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. (www.woundedwarriorproject.org)