Jim Johnson

BURNETT, FRERICHS, IZZO, JOHNSON, KROEZE, SCHAMP

Posted By: Cindy (email)
Date: 12/2/2021 at 18:49:09

Jim Johnson age 72 of Independence passed away Friday September 25, 2020 at the Buchanan County Health Center in Independence from lung cancer.

He was born August 22, 1948 in Independence the son of George and Dorothy (Schamp) Johnson. Jim graduated from Independence High School in 1967. He then proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After returning home from the Army Jim married Sandra Burnett April 29, 1972 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fairbank.

He was employed in manufacturing his entire working career, first at P&H Harnischfeger for 15 years then Rockwell Goss both in Cedar Rapids and most recently, Terex in Waverly where he retired in 2017. Jim had a passion for cars starting when he was a teenager, whether it be fixing them or rebuilding them. He also enjoyed fishing whenever he got a chance especially with his brother-in-law Steve who was more like a brother to him.

Jim is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sandra, three sons; Bradley (Kari) Johnson of Independence, Brian Johnson of Waterloo and Ryan Johnson of Altoona, four grandchildren; Jayden, Liam, Claire and Logan, one Brother Richard (Connie) Johnson, three sisters; Nancy (Bob) Frerichs, Gloria (Steve) Kroeze and Anna (Bill) Izzo, two sisters-in-law; Susan Johnson and Pam Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; Kent, Joel and Ned along with a nephew, Tim Burnett.

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic there will be private family graveside services held Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Fairbank Cemetery.

Military Rites to be conducted by the Fairbank American Legion Fortsch-Duffy Post 552