Service Details
Funeral services for Gary will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. A visitation for Gary will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Masks and social distancing will be observed.
Gary F. Johnson, age 73 passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, February 12, 2021.
Gary was born on June 21, 1947 in Kenosha a son of the late Julius F. and Helen L. (nee: Oberholtzer) Johnson
He was educated in the schools of Kenosha and was a 1967 graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School.
On July 20, 1968 at Trinity Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage to Renee Hagerty. Sadly, she preceded him in death on February 23, 2001.
Gary had a successful career in sales for many years. He worked for several industrial supply companies, beginning his career with Goodyear Tire Rubber Co. He was currently employed as a regional sales manager for Rubber Fab Garlock Hygienic Technologies where he had been employed for several years.
His passion was playing and collecting guitars and in his younger years had played with several local bands. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, going to Casinos and his daily rides by the lake with his loving companion, Pat. His greatest pleasure was spending time with family. Gary had an outgoing likeable personality with a great sense of humor and wit. He entertained everyone with his funny jokes and witty song lyrics. Gary was a kind and generous man and was always willing to help family and friends. A devoted companion to Pat, he was a loving father to his children. “Papa” will always be a great role model for his grandchildren.
He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Every person who was fortunate to be a part of his life were impacted by his support and guidance.
Survivors include his children, Brian (DiAnna) Johnson of Elmwood Park, WI, Tammy (Carl) Silber of Trevor,WI, and Holly (Chris) Caddock of Kenosha,WI; his grandchildren, Amber Rose Johnson, Trevor and Tyler Silber, Carter Caddock and Michael (Angela) Perez; his great-grandchildren, Mila and Enzo Perez; his companion, Pat Knutson of Mt. Pleasant, and many loving nieces and nephews
Along with his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ken Johnson and his sister, Sue Bornick.
Alan Bornick says
My sincere condolences to the entire family
Mikolajczyk says
Dear Brian, DiAnna and family, we are so sad to hear the news of your father’s passing. We will hold you in our thoughts, prayers and hearts!
Glen and Deb
Yvonne Hopper says
My condolences to his family. May your wonderful memories of Gary comfort you during this difficult time.
Joyce Sobczak says
Dear Brian and other family members of Gary. I was so sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. I worked with him for a number of years before I retired and also looked forward to having conversations with him. He was a gentle and kind man and will be missed by everyone that knew him;
Uncle Eric & Aunt Patty Hagerty says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Gary will be missed by many. Our condolences.
Jackie Scabet says
I have worked with Gary for the last 17 years. He was our outside salesman and his kindness and humor will never be forgotten in my heart. I will miss him dearly.
Laura Schnitzer says
My deepest sympathies to Pat and the entire family. Gary spoke kindly of you all. I worked with him for 17 years and he never ceased to make me laugh. He was fiercely loyal to his family, friends and customers. He truly cared. He was an old school respectful person who taught me so much in sales. He will be truly missed by all. Keep singing your songs in heaven bf. Except for my mom, you were the only one I let call me laurie!
Anonymous says
Brian,
I know the feeling of
Your loss. There is no greater loss then your best friend and mentor.
All you can do is to make as proud as he always has been.
He was and will always be known as a great guy who had a great smile.
Warmest Wished,
Bob
Daniel A. Petrelli says
Rest In Peace, honored to have met you.
Dawn nieze says
Tammy my condolences to you and your family my thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏🙏
Gene Decker says
As anyone that knew him would attest, Gary was truly a gentle man. We spent may hours discussing our triumphs and tragedies. Our conversations would always include reminiscing our formative years and bring us laughter.
Pat and family – I can only imagine the void in your hearts left with Gary’s passing. In time it will be replaced with memories of his laughter, smile, and corny jokes.
My sincere condolences
Jerry and Tammy Seibel says
Brian DiAnne Amber and family our prayers are with you
May you find comfort knowing God has taken Gary home to heaven
Becky says
A warm, kind, and gentle hearted man. I’ll always remember his jokes, his smiles, his singing and how he always called me Becky do do!! My condolences to the family and friends of Uncle Gary. Love you all! Heaven gained another angel!! ❤️❤️❤️
Frank and Debra Haselwander says
Our deepest sympathies to Pat and the entire family.
Greg Meyer says
My sincerest condolences to Pat and the rest of his family. From the time Gary’s family moved into the neighborhood on highway 31 we were best friends. I guess we were about 7 or 8 years old. We used to joke that we were brothers from different mothers. I know he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him, Till we meet again brother.
Dr. Charmayne Gerth Horton says
To the family, especially the Haggerty’s
I knew Gary from before high school to his marriage to his industrial sales position and stopping at my work place.
He was a guy worth knowing
Richard and Laurie Bonnar says
Brian and Di
So sorry for your loss. I know Gary will be greatly missed. May you walk with pride in his proud footsteps with faith and hope. Thoughts and prayers for you and the family.
Iris (Neil) Leuck says
I was saddened to hear of Gary’s passing. He was a really likable guy! I, along with several other high school classmates, will miss seeing Gary at St Therese’s annual festival, always on Sunday during the car show, listening to the live band. He always took the time out for hugs and conversation, whenever we would run into him. He was a good friend of Al Kirkpatrick, who passed away suddenly 8 years ago. Together, Gary and Al were the emcees for two of our most memorable class reunions, held at the Spaghetti Station and Bristol Oaks. They had us all laughing! On behalf of the Bradford Class of 1966, I would like to extend our sincerest condolences to Pat and Gary’s entire family. He will be greatly missed!
Iris (Neil) Leuck, Bradford Class of 1966
Michelle Henry says
To Brian and Family,
I am very sorry to you and your family. I didn’t get to see or talk to Gary much over the years I worked with him but he definitely left a lasting impression. He will be missed.