Lawrence "Larry" R. Johnston
January 13, 1927 — February 26, 2019
Lawrence “Larry” R. Johnston, 92 of Toddville, Iowa, died peacefully Tuesday, February 26, 2019, of a sudden illness. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 7th from 3:30-7:00 pm at the American Legion Post #298 in Marion, with Military Honors at 4:00 pm.
Survivors include daughter, Kelly (Chuck) Nelson of Ames; son, Eric (Lisa) Johnston of Marion; step-son, James (Christee) Stewart; and step-daughter, Jennifer Stewart, all of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Austin Mc Cool, Ethan and Lydia Johnston; many step-grandchildren; and his beloved dog “Martha”.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings; and wife, Dorothy in 2010.
Larry was born January 13, 1927, in Wisconsin. He joined the United States Marine Corps at age 17 and was a World War II Veteran. Larry was fortunate to go on the Honor Flight in 2015. He worked as a truck driver for Rockwell Collins for 37 years before retiring in 1988.
He and Dorothy married on August 26, 1985, and enjoyed traveling, playing cards, gambling and being with family and friends. He always had a smile on his face and a story to tell.
A memorial fund will be donated to the Honor Flight Program in his name.
Survivors include daughter, Kelly (Chuck) Nelson of Ames; son, Eric (Lisa) Johnston of Marion; step-son, James (Christee) Stewart; and step-daughter, Jennifer Stewart, all of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Austin Mc Cool, Ethan and Lydia Johnston; many step-grandchildren; and his beloved dog “Martha”.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings; and wife, Dorothy in 2010.
Larry was born January 13, 1927, in Wisconsin. He joined the United States Marine Corps at age 17 and was a World War II Veteran. Larry was fortunate to go on the Honor Flight in 2015. He worked as a truck driver for Rockwell Collins for 37 years before retiring in 1988.
He and Dorothy married on August 26, 1985, and enjoyed traveling, playing cards, gambling and being with family and friends. He always had a smile on his face and a story to tell.
A memorial fund will be donated to the Honor Flight Program in his name.
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