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Russell Johnson
RUSSELL JOHNSON
Hopkinton
Russell Johnson, 74, of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Manchester.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Hopkinton Cemetery.
Russ was born Dec. 26, 1946, in St. Charles, Ill., to Willis and Willa Mae (Loop) Johnson. He graduated from Monticello High School, with class of 1965. Russ
worked various jobs including Collins Radio, police officer in Monticello, security guard at Wilson Foods, and a machinist in New Hampshire.
Russ is survived by his children, Ann (Bryan) Smith of Marion and Jeff (Shelly) Johnson of Carlisle, Iowa; and four grandchildren, Breanna and Brennan Smith, Evan and Alex Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Carl Johnson, in 2006; and Mary Jane Miller, his partner in life.
For those of you who took a small part out of your day to talk to Dad, especially his cousin, Sue Crouch, know that he was a simple man with a kind heart. He loved nothing more to talk to people. Whether it be 20 minutes or two hours. Thank you.
Information available and condolences accepted at www.kramerfuneral.com.
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