1945
Dale
2019
Dale R."Randy" Johnson
August 14, 1945 — October 3, 2019
Dale R."Randy" Johnson of Gull Lake (Richland), MI
Randy, age 74, passed away on Thursday October 3, 2019 at his home on Gull Lake surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Dale was born August 14th, 1945 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Dale and Betty (Miller) Johnson. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1963 and received a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Ferris State University in 1968. He was a lifelong active member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. During his college years he spent his summers working for the Brown Paper Company in Kalamazoo. Dale had a lifelong career as a packaging salesman. He worked 30 years with Ship Pac in Kalamazoo and over 15 years with Bravo Systems, Inc. in Battle Creek. He worked right up until the end of his life with a strong dedication to his co-workers and customers as he loved being in sales. He was a top producer.
Randy was one of the finest ice boating competitors in the world. He finished 2nd place in the Worlds event when it was held at Gull Lake in 1973 and placed 28th in Poland for the Worlds in 1975. He continued to sail competitively all his life.
His hobbies included spending time with his family at Gull Lake, boat rides with his Granddaughters, which everyone was always invited for ice cream afterwards. In addition, he enjoyed ice boating, driving his Corvette, golfing, hunting and fishing with his son Ryan and a passion for playing pickleball.
Dale is survived by his son Ryan (Martina) Johnson and their three daughters, Olivia (9), Vivian (5) and Gianna (5) of Hickory Corners, Michigan. Dale was preceded in death by his father, Dale J. Johnson (2006); mother, Betty M. Johnson (2000); brother, David L. Johnson (2012) and son, Kiley J. Johnson (2001).
The memorial service to celebrate Dale's life will be held Monday, October 28th at 11:00 a.m. at the gracespring Bible Church located at 8643 Gull Road Richland, MI 49083. Interment will follow in Yorkville Cemetery, Ross Township. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, please honor Dale-Randy and his remarkable life with donations to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network located at 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 - www.pancan.org The Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Richland Chapel (269-629-6022) is assisting Randy's family.
Randy, age 74, passed away on Thursday October 3, 2019 at his home on Gull Lake surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Dale was born August 14th, 1945 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Dale and Betty (Miller) Johnson. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1963 and received a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Ferris State University in 1968. He was a lifelong active member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. During his college years he spent his summers working for the Brown Paper Company in Kalamazoo. Dale had a lifelong career as a packaging salesman. He worked 30 years with Ship Pac in Kalamazoo and over 15 years with Bravo Systems, Inc. in Battle Creek. He worked right up until the end of his life with a strong dedication to his co-workers and customers as he loved being in sales. He was a top producer.
Randy was one of the finest ice boating competitors in the world. He finished 2nd place in the Worlds event when it was held at Gull Lake in 1973 and placed 28th in Poland for the Worlds in 1975. He continued to sail competitively all his life.
His hobbies included spending time with his family at Gull Lake, boat rides with his Granddaughters, which everyone was always invited for ice cream afterwards. In addition, he enjoyed ice boating, driving his Corvette, golfing, hunting and fishing with his son Ryan and a passion for playing pickleball.
Dale is survived by his son Ryan (Martina) Johnson and their three daughters, Olivia (9), Vivian (5) and Gianna (5) of Hickory Corners, Michigan. Dale was preceded in death by his father, Dale J. Johnson (2006); mother, Betty M. Johnson (2000); brother, David L. Johnson (2012) and son, Kiley J. Johnson (2001).
The memorial service to celebrate Dale's life will be held Monday, October 28th at 11:00 a.m. at the gracespring Bible Church located at 8643 Gull Road Richland, MI 49083. Interment will follow in Yorkville Cemetery, Ross Township. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, please honor Dale-Randy and his remarkable life with donations to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network located at 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 - www.pancan.org The Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Richland Chapel (269-629-6022) is assisting Randy's family.
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