Willard L Johnson

Willard passed away October 29, 2015 surrounded by family. The body was cremated at his request. Willard was born April 6, 1932 in Superior WI. He served 32 years with the Omaha Fire Department retiring as Battalion Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau.

Willard was preceded in death by his father, Willard; mother, Bernice; two brothers, Jerry and David; one step-daughter, Robin Hodge; one great granddaughter, Sara Claborn. He is survived by his wife, Sandy; brother, Ray (Diane); sisters, Barb Turner and Judy Tiede; 9 children, Scott (Gina), Jill Mowery, Dale, Pam Lavin, Tracy (Connie), Matthew (Liz), Vanessa Arndt (Jeff Phillips), Haley Foster (Ron), Amy Zoll; 9 step-children, Becky Collins (Mick Koory), Casey (Jackie) Hodge, Steve Hodge, John (Terrie) Hodge, Jim Hodge, Andy Hodge, Jenny (Jeff) Claborn, Dan (Joy) Hodge, Tom (Julie) Hodge; 42 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.



Services:

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate his life will be Monday, November 2, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at the John A. Gentleman Pacific Street Chapel.