Kenneth Johnson
TAMPA, FL-Kenneth Earl Johnson, a long time resident of Ishpeming, passed away at the age of 69 on October 21, 2024, after a 7 month long battle with cancer.
He was born on February 16, 1955. He graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1973. He went on to attend NMU, where he studied Computer Programming. After graduation he worked for different banks until he retired from Wells Fargo in 2017.
Ken was an avid outdoorsmen. He loved going to camp to hunt, fish and walk his dog. Some of his best times were riding with his brother AJ while scouting for turkeys.
Ken is survived by his son Robert (Leslie) Johnson, daughter Nicole (Robert) Gonzales, brothers AJ (Penny) Johnson, David (Julie) Johnson and sister Marsha (Mike) Jarvi and several nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Phillip and Pauline Johnson along with many aunts and uncles.
The family will be having a private ceremony to celebrate his life.