David L. Johnson

David L. Johnson of Huron passed away on October 15th after living a full and happy life of 94 years. 

David was born March 18, 1930, in Milwaukee, WI to Clarence and Vivian Johnson. 

He graduated from Rufus King High School in Milwaukee and shortly thereafter joined the Navy.  He was a Naval Reservist while still in high school.  He was a veteran of the Korean War serving aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Valley Forge in the catapult crew and was deployed three times to the Korean war zone.  He retired from New Departure in 1992. He had a great love of golf and was still an outstanding player at 86 years of age, his last game being under par.  He was an excellent genealogy researcher and was a great help to many people “seeking their roots." He leaves behind an enormous amount of family history documentation for future generations. 

He married his one and only Nancy Jane Grohol who predeceased him in 2016 after 61 years of marriage. 

He is survived by his brother, Dick (Gladys) of Prescott Valley, AZ; three children, David Jr. (Cindy) of Vanderpool, TX, Tim (Jennifer) of Huron, and Lynne Petzold (John) of Huron; nine grandchildren, Bree, Tavin, Jesse, Christina, Christopher, Ross, Alex, Allison, and Cody; and not to be forgotten are 13 great-grandchildren scattered hither and yon. 

Private family services will take place at a later date.

Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, Huron, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.fosterfh.com.

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