Richard "Butch" Johnson

Richard R. "Butch" Johnson, 70, of Mishawaka passed away on Wednesday, November 5, in his home with his family by his side. Butch was born on October 28, 1938 in Mishawaka as the son of Arthur A. and Virginia (Gilliland) Johnson. Preceding Butch were his parents, a son Arthur L. Johnson and a grandson Frankie Layne. On March 16, 1974 in South Bend, he married the former Judy A. Taylor. Surviving are his wife Judy, four sons, Buster Ray (Codi) of Elkhart, Michael of Mishawaka,M. Joe Layne (Danielle) of South Bend and Kenneth M. Layne of Mishawaka; three daughters, Diana (Denny) Andrzejewski of South Bend, Elizabeth (Michael) Ringle of Osceola and Norma (Chuck) Maggio of Mishawaka; 22 grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Butch was employed by Dodge Manufacturing for 22 years, Deck Manufacturing for 12 years and retired from Shafer Gear Works in 2000. Working security with American Security for six years. He was a United States Marine Corp Veteran, where he served as an MP. He currently has a grandson following in his footsteps also serving in the Marine Corps. A member of FOP #91 Auxiliary, Mishawaka High School Alumni Association and Living Word Ministry in Elkhart. At Butch's request there will be no visitation or services. Private family services will be held at a later date. Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Butch's name to the charity of the donor's choice. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.

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