Ronald C. Johnston, 56, of Westville, IN passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at University of Chicago Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in East Chicago, IN, on November 25, 1958 to Jimmy Johnston and Elizabeth Parks. On October 26, 1980 in Lake Station, IN, he married his loving wife of 35 years Karen Howell, who survives.
Also surviving are his beloved children, Ronald Eric Johnston, Kristy (Ryan) Culp, and Troy Johnston all of Westville; seven grandchildren; siblings, Penny Wanmer of Westville and Phillip (Crystal) Johnston of Bristol, TN; step-mom, June Johnston of Bristol, TN; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Connie Kay McCarty.
Ronald graduated from Lake Station High School in 1978 and became a police officer in New Chicago, IN. He worked and served as a volunteer firefighter for over 35 years. During those years he served at the New Chicago Fire Department, Noble Township Fire Department; and the Westville Fire Department. For twenty years before his retirement, Ronald worked for the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. He was a thirty-second degree Mason and a member of the Rolling Infernos Bike Club. Ronald loved riding motorcycles, camping, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Cutler Funeral Home And Cremation Center on Saturday May 16, 2015 at 10 AM. Pastor Daniel R. Fleming, Sr. will officiate. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso, IN
A time of visitation will be held on Friday May 15, 2015 from 3-8 PM and from 9 AM until the time of service at the funeral home on Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Ronald Johnston c/o Karen Johnston, 2900 Monroe St., La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.