Donald T. Johnson Sr.
September 24, 1926 - February 13, 2020
Donald T. Johnson, Sr. passed away on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 at his home in Libertyville. He was born Sept. 24, 1926 in Chicago, was formerly of Evanston and Chicago, living in Libertyville since 1978. He was a graduate of Phillips High School in Chicago and received his chemical engineering degree from the University of Illinois, where he was proud to play for the football team in the Rose Bowl. Don served as a Captain in the Chicago Fire Department and was a Battalion Chief. He was also a US Navy veteran, a former altar boy and a member of St. Joseph Parish in Libertyville and loved his Jazz. Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Carol Johnson; his son Don Johnson, Jr. and daughter Donna Johnson; 2 grandchildren, Tyler and Austin Johnson. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave. (Rt. 176, one block west of Milwaukee Ave.) Libertyville. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 at the funeral home with Father John Trout, pastor of St. Joseph Church, officiating. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Libertyville. Info: 847-362-3009 or please share a memory at www.burnettdane.com.
Donald T. Johnson, Sr. passed away on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 at his home in Libertyville. He was born Sept. 24, 1926 in Chicago, was formerly of Evanston and Chicago, living in Libertyville since 1978. He was a graduate of Phillips... View Obituary & Service Information