John W. Johnson

John W. Johnson, 94, passed away on August 14, 2025, at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

He was born on February 13, 1931, in Norwalk, Iowa, to William and Pluma (Willis) Johnson.

John was a jokester who loved to laugh at his own jokes. He enjoyed working on cars and, on occasion, donating them to those in need including a missionary named Gertrude among many others.

He was a caring and humble soul whose faith was evident in the way he lived his life and in the love he shared with family and friends. John always strived to be a good example for his family.

A self-taught tool and die engineer, John, along with his brother Dan, owned and operated Mercury Tool and Engineering for many years.

John is survived by his loving wife of 66 plus years, Shirley Johnson; children, Pam Olund, Eric Johnson, and Sara (Vinnie) Kono; grandchildren, Michele (Thana) Heller, Cory Knight, Cory (Kelly) Johnson, Jordan (Isaac) Gettler, and Travis (Breanna) Kono; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Daniel (Mary) Johnson; and a host of extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Pluma Johnson; children, Kevin Johnson, Karen Johnson, and Diana Buckley; brother, Norman Johnson; and great-grandson, Gage Morgan.

The family will greet friends on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with the funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. John will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of John.

Condolences may be expressed at http://www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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