William C. Johnson

Oh Bill, my Dear Sweet Husband, I have had the most amazing 25 years with you dancing through our journey. I married my best friend, the one I laughed with, lived for, danced and dreamed with. I will Love you Forever and Always. Oh you would always have some funny comment or silly action; you always had me chuckling. I loved going to sleep with you holding hands each night and waking to another day just waiting for your surprises. I always loved surprising you too, like with Chocolate Pancakes and seeing your expression of delight. It was priceless. You had the most gentle loving touch. So often you surprised me as you would walk by me in my recliner. You would massage my neck/back and give the most amazing foot rubs with lotion. I loved telling you that you were my night-n-shining armor, my handsome man, and that you gave me goose bumps when you sang like Elvis to me. I treasure our devotional time; I loved reading to us. You even started watching Joel Osteen with me; so many great lessons. I so loved cooking for you so many different meals, which you were willing to try new things. I even got you liking spinach in our eggs. We both worked so hard saving for our retirements. You finally retired July 5, 2016. We were able to take our new 25 foot Passport Ultra Lite on a Johnson family vacation to Baileys Grove Campground in Baileys Harbor, Door County. We had the most amazing time going to see light houses, Cave Point with the stacked rocks, the Old Post Office for a fish boil, to Al Johnson's to eat their famous meat balls and also see the goats on the grass roof... best of all was going on the ferry to Washington Island to see the Lavender fields and then to Nelson's Bar for you to earn your Bitter's Club membership card. Oh man, I took a tiny lick, too much for me. I was so proud of you and also so happy and laughing so hard at your expressions. Sadly our retirement travels didn't continue as planned. I am so sorry you got robbed of your dreams. For the past 2 years, you battled multiple cancers. Had surgery for Prostrate Cancer, but had side effects. Then this recent mid-April you were informed of Liver Cancer, but where did it come from? The biopsy showed that it metastasized from Bile Duct Cancer. It was a quick and courageous battle that was fought with much courage, laughter, and of course tears. I was so blessed to be able to keep you in our home. I am so thankful to Agrace HospiceCare, Midwest Home Care, family and friends for all the support, food, calls and cards, etc.. Thank you for all you did supporting Bill and I through this touch battle. Bill, you are a great man and really showed me the meaning of true love. I already miss you so much. But I know now you are in the comfort of God, and I will always carry you in my heart. Here is the chocolate cup cake I promised you. Hope you can find some ice-cream to eat with it. Love you Forever and Ever, Always. - Kathy (yup, still Chatty Kathy)

It seems like yesterday. I remember a beautiful warm summer evening sitting outside at the Silver Eagle on Monona Dr. sharing, laughing, and remembering the good old days with several GE Medical retirees. Bill was so happy with his and Kathy's newly retired life style. That is the way I choose to remember Bill, the Quintessential man: strong, caring, the most perfect example of class. Rest in peace, Bill. You will be greatly missed.

Bill, I can honestly say you have to be one of the very nicest people I have ever met. Your quite humor and wonderful laugh were awesome. Thank you for being Kathy's soulmate. The love you two have is a joy to see. Rest in Peace Bill.

I am truly sorry for your great loss. Prayers for all of you.May he rest in peace.

Bill was not only a friend of my brothers but also was a friend of mine too!!! You will be missed