Memorial
James N. “Jim” Johnson, age 87, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, July 31, 2015 at his residence, surrounded by his family.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Jim was born February 13, 1928 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin to James M. and Alvina M. (Grovogel) Johnson. He served honorably in the United States Air Force as a First Lieutenant from 1946 until 1949. After his military service, he worked as a mechanical engineer for many firms across the Midwest. He began working at Harnischfeger Corp. in 1969, and continued his career there until his retirement in the early 1990s.
On May 6, 1978, Jim was united in marriage to Emma Arlene Freeman-Anderson in Cedar Rapids. He enjoyed playing bridge and bowling; he had been a devoted member of the Tuesday bridge club at Four Oaks and the Friday morning bowling group at the Westside Bowl. He also enjoyed golfing and dining out.
Jim is survived by three children: Susan Faulkner of Cedar Rapids; Jean (William) Millkey of Atlanta, Georgia; Charles (Mary) Johnson of Robins; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Arlene in 2013, two sisters, and one brother.
Memorial contributions in Jim’s honor may be directed to the American Cancer Society.