Robert E. Johnson, 79, died Tuesday, March 26, 2019.  He was born August 31, 1939 in Bluffton, Indiana to the late Russell I. and Joanna A. Johnson.  Robert retired from International Harvester after 25 years.  He was a member of United Church of God.

Surviving are two sons; Richard (Tracy) and Robin (Cynthia) Johnson; 6 grandchildren, Marcki, Erica, Miranda, Maria, and twins Michael and Michelle; two sisters, Linda (Dan) Stuerzenberger and Vonda Johnson.  On July 3, 1959 Robert married Kay Krause Johnson who preceded in death on April 28, 2006; and a son Russell Johnson, in 2013.  On July 20, 2014 he married Sharon Miller who survives.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Rd., with calling from 12:00 ~ 2:00 p.m.  Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  Preferred memorials are to National Alliance on Mental Illness @ NAMI.org