Jerome Edwin “JJ” Johnson, United States Air Force, Chief Master Sergeant (Ret) passed away in San Antonio on February 9th, 2017 at age 75. Born on July 14,1941 in St. Charles MN, he moved with his family to Wausau, WI when he was six. He graduated from DC Everest High School in 1959. He enlisted in the US Air Force in January, 1960. His assignments included Peshawar, Pakistan, Ona-Point, Okinawa, DaNang, AB, Rep. of Vietnam. In 1963 he was reassigned to Francis E. Warren AFB, WY. In 1965 Fontainebleau, France and then to Antwerp, Belgium. He returned stateside in 1968 to Lowry AFB, CO. followed by Karamursel, Turkey in 1970. He was deployed to DaNang AB, Vietnam in 1972 followed by Ubon, Thailand in 1973 where he is credited with flying 124 combat missions in EC-47s. 1973-76 he was stationed at RAF Chicksands, England. This was followed by a SAC tour at Fairchild AFB, Washington. Next San Vito AS, Italy from 1979-83. He then transferred to Kelly AFB, San Antonio, TX where he served in the 6948th Electronic Security Squadron, and then in 1986 to the ESC Inspector General Team, Kelly AFB, where he retired after 30 years of honorable military service. His awards and decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Air Force Achievement Medal. After Jerry’s air force career he worked for Northside ISD as a bus driver for eleven years before retiring in 2003. He stayed close with those he served in the military, and enjoyed regular get togethers with them for decades. Jerry was an avid reader, Packer fan, and sports enthusiast. He and Marsha enjoyed traveling and cruising. They especially enjoyed visiting their children and grandchildren.
He is survived by Marsha Lynn “Corliss” Johnson, wife of nearly 52 years. His son Brian lives in Wisconsin with his wife Peggy and 13 year old son Rory. His daughter Jill Hubert lives in Alaska and is married to USAF Col. Lars Hubert. They have two children, Gunnar, 14, and daughter Reese, 12. Jerry’s youngest daughter Kelly Schenk and husband Bexar reside in Boerne, TX with their daughter Bailey, 8 years old. He is also survived by his mother Katherine Johnson of Wausau, WI. He has seven surviving siblings: Richard (Dorthy) of Tyler, TX, Donald (Jan) of Phelps, WI, Sharon (Gary) Boushley of Wausau, WI, David (Carol) CA, Mary (Tom) Schepp of Hazelhurst, WI, Rose (Tom) LeMay of Eau Claire, WI, & Margaret (Dan) Strehlow of Wausau, WI. He is preceded in death by his father Edwin A. Johnson and sister Henryetta Benson.
We will miss our Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, devout Packer Fan, and Proud Patriot.
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