Donald Johnson

Johnson, Donald K. MADISON - Donald K. Johnson, age 77, of Madison, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, August 28, 2009 at Meriter Hospital. He was born on July 27, 1932 in Madison, the son of Charles and Lillian Schleger. He married Lorraine Kittilson on March 12, 1960 in Sparta, Wisconsin at Trinity Lutheran Church. Donald graduated from Central High School. After graduation, he worked for Benike and Culver Auto Parts and was then drafted into the military to serve in the Korean War. Donald was very proud to have served in the U.S. Army during the war. After the war, Donald continued his work at Benike and Culver, retiring in 1977. Donald coached all of his children, and many neighborhood children, in T-ball and baseball. He was a member of the VFW Post #7591 and a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lorraine; five sons, David (Julie), Daniel (Jackie), Rick, Tom, and Steve; eight grandchildren, Stacy (Tim), Matt (Alice), Joe, Nathan, Casey, Nick, Justin, and Ashlyn; and daughter-in-law, Kelly Johnson. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathleen. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 p.m.until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009 and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Wisconsin Chapter in Madison, 802 Broadway #206, Monona, WI 53713. "He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He will be sadly missed." Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Wisconsin Chapter in Madison, 802 Broadway #206, Monona, WI 53713. Visitation: Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009 and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009.