Gerald “Jerry” Lee Johnson passed away on April 15, 2023 at Hemet Global Medical Center in Hemet, California. He was born on October 14, 1931 in Wheatland, Wyoming to his parents, Onis Ralph Johnson and Erma Marie Hopper. In 1952, Jerry entered the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1955. Jerry eventually earned his Bachelor degree and he went on to marry his wife Letitia Johnson nee Cardinale, and they spent nearly 46 wonderful years together. Jerry was a dedicated husband to Tish and a loving father to their children. Jerry was an active participant at the Trinity Lutheran Church, the Rotary Club, the Elks Club, and he was a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. He is survived by his children, Ralph Jay Johnson ( Loretta), Eric Bryan Johnson ( Evelyn), Letitia Miller ( Chris) and Kim Lewis. ( Mike) He has 7 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren. Also Joanne Ostertag, his lady friend of three years.
Family was of the utmost importance to Jerry, and he strived to be there for everyone.
All of his life Jerry enjoyed building and racing Drag sters, involving his son Jay, teaching him how to work on these cars. Going to glamis and driving his sand rail with the family and riding his various motorcycles. He logged over 86000 miles on his gold wing, completing the exhausting three flags ride a total of three times.
Jerry was a people person, getting involved with whatever activity he was around, on various committees and on the board of Trinity Lutheran Church for many years.
Overall he was a wonderful man, a superlative father, and will be loved and missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 3PM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hemet, California.
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