Richard Lee "Dick" Johnson, age 87, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Appleton.  Born in Brill, Wisconsin on December 20, 1931, Dick was the son of the late Edward and Dea (Durkee) Johnson.  Following high school Dick enlisted in the United States Navy where he played tuba in the Naval Band and served on the U.S.S. Boxer for three years.  He married Dorothy I. Wilhelm in Fall Creek, Wisconsin, and together they raised two sons.  Dorothy preceded Dick in death in 1993.  Dick was blessed to find love again and married Marlene Malueg Eggert at Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano on April 22, 1995.  Dick was a wonderful man with a strong faith and a love for music, the water, traveling and his family.  An accomplished tuba player, Dick was a member of numerous bands over the years and had a fondness for polkas and music from the big band era.  He also enjoyed anything to do with the water; fishing and boating were two of his favorite pastimes.  This inspired his work in the marine industry. He later founded a successful airport limousine service, Regal Limousine, in Sarasota, Florida.  He treasured the memories from many wonderful trips over the years.  One of Dick's hobbies was building model boats, mainly tug and sail boats, which are cherished by his family.  Dick was a fighter and an optimist, he never complained and saw the best in everyone he met.  He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  His quick wit and contagious laugh will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Dick is survived by: his wife, Marlene; two sons, Jeff (Sandy) Johnson of Stillwater, MN and Brad (Lori) Johnson of Sarasota, FL; three grandchildren, Anna (Justin) Oseka of Nebraska, Lauren Johnson and Drew Johnson both of Minnesota; twin great granddaughters, Kate and Kinley; two brothers, Larry Johnson and Jerry (Darlene) Johnson of Madison; and one sister, Veronica Prell of Eau Claire.  He is further survived by other relatives and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy and his parents.

A funeral service for Dick will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano with Rev. Scott Ludford officiating.  Military Honors will be conducted outside the church following the service.  Burial will be in Nora Cemetery in Rice Lake on Friday, April 12, 2019 at 1:00 pm.  Visitation will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano on Thursday from 10:00 am until the time of the service.

Dick's family would like to extend a special thank you to ThedaCare Hospice in Appleton for the wonderful care given to Dick and his family.

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