Lewistown- F. Dean Johnson, 90, of Red Oak Estates in Canton and formerly of Lewistown, passed away at 6:12 PM Tuesday July 12, 2016 at Red Oak Estates, surrounded by his family.

He was born October 23, 1925 at Macomb, the son of Floyd Wilson and Ethlyn Belle (Hammond) Johnson. He married Mary Jo Kennelly on January 7, 1949 at Macomb. She preceded him in death on November 8, 2015. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one son, Jack Johnson, and one brother, Ronald Johnson. Survivors include one son, Eric Johnson of Orange Beach, AL; three daughters, Kristina (James) Lewis of Sebring, FL; Kelly (David) Embry of Lewistown, and Cara (Jerry) Bainter of Peoria, a daughter-in-law, Debbie Johnson of Canton, 11 grandchildren, Jon Jacobus, Jim Jacobus, Jenni Markello, Rachael Mulligan, Ashley Johnson, Justin Johnson, Matthew Farwell, Nathan Farwell, Jacob Bainter, Jeris Bainter, and Camryn Johnson, and 10 great grandchildren.

Dean was a WW 2 Army veteran serving in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a graduate of WIU in Macomb where he played football as a running back from 1947-1949 and was a leading letterman. He had also played football for the Army during his service. He was a teacher and coach at Lewistown High School for 30 years, where he coached football, basketball, and track, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Illinois Street Christian Church, Lewistown VFW Post 5001, the NRA, Ducks Unlimited, and WIU Alumni Association. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday July 16th at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown, where visitation will be held from 9:30-11:00 AM Saturday. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with military rites accorded by Lewistown VFW Post 5001 and American Legion Bishop Post 1. Memorial contributions may be made to Red Oak Estates or Lewistown High School Athletic Department. To view Dean’s life tribute or to send condolences visit henrylange.com