David H. Johnson
David H. Johnson, 77, Goshen, passed away at 7:54 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at his residence.
He was born July 24, 1942 in Burlington, Iowa to Nels Howard and Elizabeth (Haan) Johnson. David graduated from Cheshire Academy in Cheshire, CT in 1962. He had lived in Parkridge, Ill. his whole life, until he moved to Elkhart in 1975.
David married Peggy R. Murphy on June 10, 1999 in Portland, Ore. David was the owner of Commercial Structures in Nappanee. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion Post 424 in Bourbon and DAV Post #15 Auxiliary in Goshen. David had a passion for reading Military History and Antique cars.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Johnson, Goshen; children, Eric (Barb) Johnson, Culver, Laura Johnson, San Francisco, Calif.; Jennifer Johnson, Elkhart; Peggy’s children, Wendy (Ryan) Briscoe, and Ben (Stephanie) Murphy, both of Goshen; “Other Son”, Jack Lawrence, Nappanee; 13 grandchildren; sisters, Judy (Jeff) Benning, Cedar Rapids, IA, Lisa (Peter) Aceto, Kenosha, WI; and a brother, Michael (Marcy) Johnson, Murray, KY. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Johnson; and an ex-wife, Cynthia Johnson.
Family and friends may call from 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15, also at the funeral home. Burial will be in Southwest Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to Nappanee American Legion.