Ralph Ronald Johnson, 91, Whitewater, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at his home.

Ralph Ronald Johnson, 91, Whitewater, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at his home. 

Ralph was born on November 21, 1929 in Waukegan, IL to Fredrick and Elsie (Olson) Johnson.  He graduated from Waukegan High School and attended Lake Forest College.  Ralph served his country in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954 and received the Korean Service Medal.  On May 23, 1973 he married Elinor Schufletowski in Fond Du Lac, WI.  Ralph worked for AC Delco and for General Electric as an engineer.  He enjoyed riding his bike, golfing and flying out of Crites Field in Waukesha.  He was a member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, Fort Atkinson. 

He is survived by his wife, Elinor of Whitewater; children Cynthia (Roger) Ball, Huntersville, NC, Connie (Jeff) Lamm, Ormond Beach, FL, Thomas (Nikki Ferguson) Johnson, Avondale, AZ, Rebecca (Tom) Krause, Waukesha, WI, Kristen (Tom) McCulloch, Milton, WI; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents. 

A private service will be held at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church.  As an expression of sympathy, you may wish to consider memorials to Rainbow Hospice.  Online condolences may be made by visiting nitardyfuneralhome.com.   

Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater is assisting the family. 

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