Robert C. Johnson

Robert C. Johnson, age 80, Stambaugh Township, MI died Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the Iron County Community Hospital, Iron River, MI. Born: April 27, 1927 in Iron River The son of the late Gunnar and Elma (Eriksson) Johnson attended the Iron River schools, graduating from Iron River High School in 1946. He then attended the McDonough Business School and then served in the U.S. Marines from 1946 to 1948. In 1949 - 1950, he received his Lineman Certification from Wis-Mich Power Company and then returned to the Marines, serving during the Korean Conflict. Following his service time, he returned to Iron River and was employed as a lineman by Wis-Mich Power Company, retiring in 1988. He married the former Adeline Tickanen on October 1, 1955 at the First Lutheran Church of Iron River and the couple made their home in Stambaugh Township. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 2005. He enjoyed his camp at Cook's Run and fixing engines or machinery. After his retirement, he enjoyed working with his son in his trucking business. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Iron River, American Legion Alfred Branchini Post #17, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and William and two sisters, Christine Samppala and Svea Nilsson of Sweden. He is survived by his wife Adeline One son, Richard (Terri) Johnson of Iron River One daughter, Sheree (Ronald) Mariani of Ishpeming, MI One brother Jerry Johnson of Warren, MI One sister, Marie (Don) Ciochetto of Iron River Four grandchildren; Amy and Cory Johnson Maria and Christina Mariani Three great grandchildren; Kaitlyn Madaski Brooke and Michelle Johnson Nieces and nephews Visitation: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. Funeral Service: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River with Rev. Bonny Kinnunen to officiate. The West Side Veterans Council will accord Military Rites. Interment: Resthaven Cemetery, Iron River. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.