H. Donald Johnson

H. Donald Johnson, 96, of Moline went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Overlook Village Senior Living.

A private family service will be held on Monday, April 20. Memorials may be made to the H. Donald Johnson Memorial Fund.

Don was born September 17, 1923 in Moline and was the son of Carl and Alice (Peterson) Johnson. He married Joan N. Singleton on April 25, 1953. Don was an army veteran, serving overseas in WWII from 1943 to 1946. He spent his career at Deere & Company, retiring in 1984 as Cashier for the East Moline Sales Branch after 43 years with the company.

Don was a life-long member at First Evangelical Free Church of Moline, where he served faithfully for many years in leadership roles including Church Chairman, Vice Chairman, Deacon, Trustee, and as an adult Sunday School teacher. He also chaired the church’s Centennial Committee and served as Chairman for the 1990 Quad City Palau Crusade.

Don was known for his love for his Lord, his family, and for his country. He was a man of humble spirit, generosity, and one who always put the needs of others above his own. He enjoyed studying the Scriptures, WWII history, watching the Illini and Big 10 sports, and was often seen working diligently on his home landscape.

Survivors include his wife; children: Deborah (Christopher) Coxe, Rosemount, MN; Colleen Patrin, Lakeville, MN; Todd (Sharon) Johnson, East Moline, IL; grandchildren: Brooke Johnson, Kyle Johnson, Caleb (Rose) Patrin, Seth (Courtney) Patrin; great grandchildren: Eden Patrin, and Kacey Patrin.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings: Virginia Schmidt and Robert Johnson.

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