Allen J. Johnson, 69,of Colona, IL died September 15, 2008 at his home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. with a visitation one hour prior on Friday, September 19, 2008 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave. Moline. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline. Memorials may be made to his family for the purchase of a memorial brick at Wrigley Field.
Allen was born June 29, 1939 in Grafton, ND to Ingvald "Jing" and Pearl G. (Coats) Johnson. He married Darlene M. Reemts on January 4, 1959 in Moline. She preceded him in death in 2002.
Allen was an assembler/utility man for 29 years at International Harvester Case IH retiring in 1991. He was a member of the East End Club and UAW #1304. He enjoyed working in his garage, old country music, cooking, candy and bottled Pepsi. He was very close to his AA Family for over 22 years. He was a die hard Cubs fan. "Go Cubs, this is the year!"
He is survived by
Daughter Laura (Phil) Davison Moline
Son Gary A. Johnson Davenport
Grandchildren Jaimi Colvin
Cody Colvin
Daniel Johnson
Dylan Johnson
Dalton Johnson
Skyler Davison
Sister Vicky (Michael) Falk Michigan
Brothers Myron (Kathy) Johnson Omaha, NE
Randy (Linda) Johnson Moline
Many special friends including Kay & Stacey Smiley and family Coal Valley
Steve & Malia Knochenmus and family Andover
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and sister Judith Johnson.
Online condolences may be expressed to Allen's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary,com