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Allan Johnston
ALLAN DUANE JOHNSTON
Davenport
Allan Duane Johnston, 83, of Davenport, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 14, 2016, at his home after a battle with cancer. Funeral service and Rite of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 23, at Weerts Funeral Home, 3625 Jersey Ridge Rd., Davenport. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the National Cemetery, Rock Island, Ill., with military honors presented by American Legion Post No. 26, Davenport. Memorials may be made to American Legion Post 26, Davenport.
Allan was born in 1933 in Grand Forks, N.D. He was predeceased by his parents, DeWitt "Dewey" and Dorothy "Dot" Johnston; his son-in-law, David Reagan; and his grandson, Brandon Johnston.
Allan is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Johnston; his daughters, Linda Reagan of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Judy (Todd) Harmer of Cedar Rapids; his son, David (Phyllis) Johnston of Blue Grass; his grandchildren, Brandon, Brandi, Taylor, Tyler, Brittany and Dakota; and his great-grandchildren, Rilee and Danielle.
In the mid-'70s, Allan began working in the restaurant management business. His first job was with Sambo's Restaurant in Cedar Rapids. He retired from Ryan's Family Steakhouse, Davenport, in 1998.
Allan loved his family and we will miss him every day.
Remembrances and condolences may be expressed to the Johnston family by visiting Allan's obituary at www.WeertsFH.com.
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