Robert Harold Johnson, age 89, of LaPorte, passed away on May 28, 2013 at Brentwood.
He was born in LaPorte, IN on April 11, 1924 to Carl and Florence (Tillotson) Johnson.
On September 16, 1949 he married Betty Coup who preceded him in death. Surviving are his beloved daughter and son-in-law, Sherry (Thomas) Bailey of LaPorte; granddaughter, Joy Bailey; sisters and brothers, Dorothy Jennings of Cincinnati, OH, Betty J. Hahn of LaPorte, Ann (Bill) McDermott of LaPorte, John A. (Donna) Johnson of Villages, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; and two brothers, Carl and Richard Johnson.
Robert retired from his work both as a Share Crop Farmer and a Home Contractor. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, serving with the 82nd Airborne as a paratrooper and sharp shooter. He was an avid cyclist, and rode his bike all the way from LaPorte to New Orleans, LA. He was very active as a group leader in the LaPorte County Alzheimer's Support group.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. A time of visitation with the family will be held from 12:00 PM until the time of service on Saturday at Cutler Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to V.N.A. Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.