Walter "Art" Johnson

Walter Arthur Johnson, 81, of Manteno, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, at his home. He was born on July 17, 1940 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Walter B. and Laverne Johnson. Walter was veteran of the United States Army and worked for the railroad as a conductor. On March 18, 1967 he married Diane M. Stoll at Mount Greenwood Reform Church in Chicago. He enjoyed fishing, camping, playing cards and having coffee with friends and coworkers. He is survived by his wife Diane; two children, LeAnn (Richard) Heuring of Manteno and Walter (Sarah) Johnson of Valparaiso, IN; five grandchildren, Owen, Andrew, Harper, Emerson and Avery; cousin, Bruce Gilmer; and good friend, Warren Kelly. Walter is preceded by in death by his parents and brother, Edward Johnson. A visitation will be held at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home in Manteno on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until the service at 7:00 p.m.