Obituaries

February 21, 1944 to December 27, 2018

WINAMAC - Alan Gale Johnson, 74, of Burnettsville, formerly of Star City, passed away at 4:50 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 27, at his residence.

He was born Feb. 21, 1944 in Winamac to the late Albert Lee and Blanche Poor Johnson. He graduated from Star City High School in 1962, and served in the U.S. Army from 1963-1966. He married Annetta Faye Pugh on Dec. 12, 1967 in Winamac. She died Jan. 9, 2011.

He is survived by: 
Shannon Wade (Karen) Johnson, Ashford, CT, Son 
Rev. Joseph Alan (Brian) Johnson, Chicago, Son 
Sarah Margaret Johnson, Granddaughter 
Eric Alan Johnson, Grandson 
Susan Szwed, Boulder, CO, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
Eva Marie Johnson, Daughter 
Leo Hal Johnson, Brother 
Jack Johnson, Brother

Mr. Johnson had worked at Wilson Foods, the Braun Corporation, and he retired from Orion Safety Products in Peru. He had been a Star City Volunteer Fireman. He attended the Star City United Methodist Church and the Lake Cicott United Methodist Church. He had been a Little League coach in Star City. He enjoyed his wife and family. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He and his wife were avid motor cycle riders. He enjoyed his vegetable garden and photography, especially sunsets. He was an avid card player.

Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 30, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Frain Mortuary,Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. (Sunday), at the funeral home with Pastor Adam Speicher officiating. Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery, Star City. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Salvation Army, Riley Chidren's Hospital Foundation or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.