Harvey W. Johnson, 94, died Monday, December 14, 2015, at Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL. Harvey was a vocal music teacher at Sterling High School, prior to retirement.
Harvey was born March 10, 1921, in Rockford, IL, the son of Helge and Esther (Sanden) Johnson. He married Arlene Hedberg on August 12, 1949, in Albert City, IA. He served in the United States Navy in the Philippines, during World War II. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sterling, IL, where he directed the choir for over 30 years. Harvey worked at Rock Island Arsenal prior to being in the Navy. Upon discharge from the Navy, he attended Augustana College where he met Arlene.
Survivors include his wife, Arlene of Morrison; daughter, Miriam ”Mimi” (Dennis Staats) Duffin of Sterling; two sons, Mark (Sharon) Johnson of Goose Creek, SC, and Brian (Tami) Johnson of Burnsville, MN; one daughter-in-law, Faith Beatty-Johnson of Pinetop, AZ; one sister-in-law, Barbara Johnson of Rock Island, IL; nine grandchildren, Jenny, Mark (Kasey), Emily, Benjamin, Thomas, Charity, and Peace Johnson; Adam Duffin and Victoria (Kevin Tumleson) Duffin.
He was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Johnson; four sisters, Dorothy Andree, Frances Burtch, Gladys Ryden, and Doris Lindberg; three brothers, Robert, Earl, and Chester Johnson.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, December 17, 2015, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sterling, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 18, 2015, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sterling, IL, with Reverend Mark Oehlert, Pastor, officiating.
Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling, IL.
A memorial has been established to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sterling, IL.
Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com.