William F. Johnson
January 4, 1936 ~ March 5, 2025
Born in:
Oil City, PA
Resided in:
Geneva, OH
William F. Johnson, age 89, of Geneva, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at David Simpson Hospice House. He was born January 4, 1936 in Oil City, PA to Theodore R. and Birdena (Mallory) Johnson. He married Marilyn Silves on February 12, 1955 in Oil City.
Bill was a 1953 graduate of Oil City High School. He owned and operated Golden Dawn Super Market in Geneva and Johnsons Pharmacy and also worked for Lutheran Brotherhood Insurance for 20 years. He was a former member of Geneva Rotary where he was a Paul Harris Fellow, and of Geneva Area City Board of Education for 13 years as well as a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Geneva. He also enjoyed playing golf.
He is survived by his daughter, Gail (Al) Hogan; sons, John M. Johnson, David P. Johnson; 3 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; parents; and brother, Theodore R. Johnson, Jr.
Private family services will be observed at a later date. The Behm Family Funeral Home of Geneva is assisting the family at this time. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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You were Always there for me whenever I needed help or advice or just to talk. I will miss our talks about Cleveland sports and Ohio state football.
But most of all I will cherish the times we had together, from the camping trips as a kid to you and Mom visiting me when I moved away.
My heart hurts from losing you, but I know that you and Mom are back together again.
It is time for you to rest now, as we all mourn your loss but celebrate your life well lived.
I love you Dad. ❤️
Although it has been many years since we spent time together, Pete and I have wonderful memories of times with both Bill and Marilyn.
Pete especially enjoyed Bill.
Our hearts go out to the entire family.
Susan and Pete Hewins
We were sad to hear about Bill’s passing. We knew each other for years, going back to Sunday school years at Messiah Lutheran Church. Years later I worked out of Bill’s Lutheran Brotherhood office in Painesville. Bill was someone I always admired for his dedication and devotion to both work and family. Our sympathy goes out to his family and friends.
Sincerely,
Keith and Patty Reinker
Sincere condolences on Bill’s passing. I have many good memories of him throughout the years, including Rotary. May his memory be a blessing.