Gary Roger Johnston
Tuesday, December 20, 1932
Date of Death:
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Age:
87 years old
Celebration of Life
A Celebration of Life for Gary will be held at a later date. The funeral home will update this website page, once a date has been determined.
Thank you for your consideration and understanding.
Tuesday, December 20, 1932
Date of Death:
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Age:
87 years old
Tuesday, December 20, 1932
Date of Death:
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Age:
87 years old
Gary Roger Johnston
Gary Roger Johnston, 87, of Rochester passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in Rochester, Minnesota.
Gary was born December 20, 1932 in Austin, MN to Al and Mildred (Brooks) Johnston. He graduated from Austin High School in 1951. He attended the Minnesota Bible College in Minneapolis, MN. Gary worked as a system analyst for IBM for 33 years before his retirement in 1991. Gary married Marivon Witt on February 20, 1987.
Gary was an active member in the Hope Summit Christian Church where he performed mission work, was an elder, and the superintendent of Sunday School for many years. Gary loved traveling to the Northshore and hunting for agates – so much so that he made this his tradition for 80 years. He also enjoyed wintering in Arizona for the past 28 years, hunting with his dog, Joker, fishing, motocross, and singing.
Gary is survived by his wife, Marivon; three children, Diane Johnston, Lynn (David) Block, Garth (Kim) Johnston; three stepchildren, Tom Witt, Sandy Nordquist, Kevin Witt; two grandchildren, Andrew (Nicole) Block, Olivia Block; one great-grandson, Christian Block; eight step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Craig Johnston.
Memorials are welcome to Hope Summit Christian Church of Rochester or a charity of your choice.
A private family service will be held. A Celebration of Gary’s life will be held at a later date.
Gary’s family would like to thank Dr. Thomas Jaeger, Mayo Hospice, the staff at Edenbrook, church friends and family who have helped him throughout his illness.
Condolences
The family of Gary Roger Johnston has received the following condolences.
Dear Marivon and family, I am so sorry Marivon to hear of your husbands loss! My condolences to you and your entire family! God bless, Cindy from The Hair Artist Salon
We are very sorry for your loss and send you our heartfelt prayers of sympathy.
The Dankle family
I am Robert Adams --IBM friend of Gary's
It is sad during this period that Gary has gone to a better place to be with God. I was a pleasure working with Gary--he was very skilled and precise in the work he accomplished. Being retired in 1987 one losses the contacts and company of good friends. I considered Gary an outstanding person with good values. Our conversations often included Marivon and his family members. Gary will be missed by me and I am sure others Like Dick Pattinson. If one could only bottle and record our past relations----we still have good memories of the "Good Old Days At IBM"------They will never be forgotten by me and have touched many people from this community and around the WORLD. When IBM was at its peak in manufacturing --nothing was impossible--we could do anything that was needed. It was "BIG BLUE CALLING.
GOOD rest your soul GARY Johnston-----We will miss you.
Garth & Family- Sorry for your loss. May the peace of Christ be with you at this time.
Sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.