Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Richard R. Johnson

Oct. 28, 1938 - Nov. 5, 2008

 

South Bend Tribune 11/9/2008
MISHAWAKA - Richard R. "Butch" Johnson, 70, of Mishawaka, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 5th, in his home with his family by his side. Butch was born on October 28, 1938, in Mishawaka, as the son of Arthur A. and Virginia (Gilliland) Johnson. Preceding Butch were his parents, a son, Arthur L. Johnson, and a grandson, Frankie Layne. On March 16, 1974, in South Bend, he married the former Judy A. Taylor. Surviving are his wife, Judy; four sons, Buster Ray (Codi) of Elkhart, Michael of Mishawaka, M. Joe Layne (Danielle) of South Bend and Kenneth M. Layne of Mishawaka; three daughters, Diana (Denny) Andrzejewski of South Bend, Elizabeth (Michael) Ringle of Osceola and Norma (Chuck) Maggio of Mishawaka; 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Butch was employed by Dodge Manufacturing for 22 years, Deck Manufacturing for 12 years, and retired from Shafer Gear Works in 2000. Working security with American Security for six years. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran, where he served as an MP. He currently has a grandson following in his footsteps, also serving in the Marine Corps. A member of FOP #91 Auxiliary, Mishawaka High School Alumni Association and the Living Word Ministry in Elkhart.

 

At Butch's request, there will be no visitation or services. Private family services will be held at a later date. Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka, has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Butch's name to the charity of the donor's choice.