Gerald Johnson

Gerald E. "Jerry" Johnson, age 70, of Erie, MI passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 2, 2007 in West Toledo Heartland Nursing Home. He was born on July 16, 1936 to Carl E. and Mary J. (Pahula) Johnson in Superior, Wisconsin. Jerry worked as a chef for 30 years on Lake Freighters until retiring in 1988.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Patricia Johnson; and brother, Carl Johnson, Jr. Jerry is survived by his wife: Barbara; daughter: Berneta Johnson; step-daughter: Susan (David) Sampson; step-sons: Michael (Karen), Bill (Judy) and Stanley (Jean) Donovan; 10 step-grandchildren; 9 step-great-grandchildren; sisters: Mary A. (Melvin) Johnson and Kathy (Roger) Kaake; brother: Robert (Shirley) Johnson; sister-in-law: Shirley Johnson; dear friends: Martha Cromberg and Dean Fox; and many nieces, nephews and close friends.

The family will receive guests on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 in the Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300) from 4 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will take place Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Officiating will be Pastor Brad Wotring.

Those wishing to make monetary donations are asked to consider the American Kidney Foundation or the American Diabetes Association.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.NewcomerFamily.com.