Ronald Johnson Obituary

Ronald Dale Johnson

Ronald Dale Johnson was born into this life Oct. 19, 1947, to a loving family of Ross Thomas Johnson Sr. and Eula Mae (Williams) in Portsmouth, Ohio. Ron was welcomed to by an older sister, Betsy Aikman, and brother, Ross "Tom" (Janice) Johnson. Ron became an older brother to Glen "Clem" (Nina) Johnson, who preceded him in death along with his brother-in-law, Ted Aikman.

Ron graduated from Old Fort High School and later served in U.S. Army as a Tank Operator. Ron belonged to VFW, DAV, and Amvets.

After service he became a father of two sons, Rodney (Rachel Marshall) Johnson of United Kingdom and James (Alexis Goforth) Johnson of Kentucky. Ron loved his sons very much. Ron was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved spending time in the outdoors and in nature and also loved his animals especially his Jack Russell, Pepper Girl, and cat, Autumn. By trade, Ron was a tool and die maker for Toledo machining plant and retired in 2006.

Ron met and fell in love with Marie Drown and often called her his Green-Eyed Girl. They were individuals, yet as a team, they excelled. Ron and Marie were united in marriage Jan. 11, 1997, in Bascom. Ron was gifted with two grandsons, Joseph (Trisha) Stauffer and Alexander (Diana) Johnson. The love of family continued to grow with the addition of great-grandchildren, Zaidyn Stauffer, Ariyah Stauffer, and Charlotte Johnson.

Ron made a full circle and was able to go home Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, to celebrate his mother's birthday with her in Heaven.

Ron's celebration will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Amvets Post 48 in Tiffin. There will no visitation or burial at this time.

Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin is assisting family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.