Vernon Johnson

Vernon Ralph Johnson January 22, 1935-April 24, 2014 Mr. Vernon Ralph Johnson, 79, of Mill Creek, Indiana, died Thursday April 24, 2014 at his home. He was born January 22, 1935 in La Porte, Indiana, the son of Ralph W. Johnson and Eleanor Norma (Rotzlitz) Johnson. Vernon was a member of the First Baptist Church of North Liberty, Indiana. He worked as a Construction Superintendent for Tonn and Blank Construction for 32 years. He was a member of National Rifle Association, National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, he ran the Blacksmith Shop of Hesston Steam Show for 35 years, Lifetime member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 1485 of LaPorte, LaPorte County Historical Society of Hesston. On January 27, 1968, in Walkerton, IN, he married Margaret Mary (Whitmer) Johnson who survives. He is also survived by his five sons, William (Pat) Harrold of Villisca, IA, Michael (Becky) Johnson of Phoenix, AZ, Jeffrey (Michelle) Johnson of Walkerton, IN, Timothy Harrold of La Porte, IN, Thomas Harrold of La Porte, IN; three daughters, Pamm (Phil) Martin of Goshen, IN, Gina (Dan) Rotermund of New Troy, MI, Laura (Dion) Winter of New Carlisle, IN; eighteen grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; numerous great great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cheryl (William) Rotermund of Sun City, IL, and Jacquelyn (Charles) Hollar of Warsaw, IN. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, son, David L. Papp, and one grandchild. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN where the family will receive friends Monday, April 28, 2014 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Tuesday, April 29, 2014 from 9:00 am, until time of service. A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Tuesday April 29, 2014 at 10:00 am with Rev. Wayne Joyner officiating. Interment will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Mill Creek, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of North Liberty 407 W. Elm Street North Liberty, IN 46554. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Vernon Ralph Johnson please visit our Sympathy Store.