Eric R. Johnson's Obituary
Eric R. Johnson, 68 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on July 3, 2020. He was born February 17, 1952, in East St. Louis, IL, son of the late James E. Johnson, and Marilee, nee Haller, Johnson, who survives him of Waterloo, IL. He was married to the late Deborah K., nee Prosise, Johnson. They were married December 12, 1980, in St. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia, IL. She had passed away April 28, 2015.
Eric was all about nature. He kept a substantial garden, and loved the outdoors. Eric was a frontiersman born 200 years too late.
Surviving are his son, Leif (Lisa) Johnson; brother, Jody L. (Denise) Johnson, along with other relatives and friends.
There will be no public services.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: Helping Strays of Monroe County 4221 Hanover Road, Columbia, IL, 62236, or Cahokia Mounds State Park, 30 Ramey St., Collinsville, IL 62234. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Lawlor Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, handled arrangements.
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