Robert Irwin Johnson

Robert “Bob” I. Johnson, 95, of Mason City, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Graveside services will be held at 12:30 PM Friday, August 26, 2016 at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Hansen of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Mason City Veterans Association.

Robert was born September 13, 1920 the son of Irwin C. and Fannie (Roberts) Johnson in Mason City, Iowa. After graduating from Mason City High School, Bob enlisted in the United States Navy on August 18, 1942 and served his country until his honorable discharge on January 5, 1946. Robert traveled the world seeing things he would have never had the opportunity to see if it wasn’t for the Navy. He was very proud of his country and his service in the Navy. On August 18, 1951 Robert was united in marriage to Mildred Harris at her parent’s home on their farm southeast of Mason City. To this union two sons were born. After 32 years of working hard at Interstate Power, Bob retired and the couple started wintering in Mission, TX. They enjoyed the southern warm climate for 25 years. Bob was a champion cribbage player. He will always be known for his great attitude, the smile on his face, and the kind words that he embraced everyone he met with.

Those thankful for having shared in Bob’s life include his sons, Paul R. (Marta) Johnson of Fontana, California, Mark I. (Mary) Johnson of East Amherst, New York, one granddaughter, Kate (James) Ritter of Louisville, Kentucky, three sisters in law and one brother in law.

Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mildred and one sister Lucille Sutcliffe.