David F. Johnson, age 86 of Sheboygan passed away late Thursday evening July
28, 2022. David was born to the late Carl Zimmer and Rose (Eastman) Johnson on
June 6, 1936, in Idaho. He was united in marriage to Carmela Ingoglia on April
16, 1955, in Seattle, Washington. David was employed as a concrete mason for
many years, retiring in 1998. Following retirement, he and his wife Carmela
moved to Texas and resided there for 22 years. David’s passion was golf and
family. He was known as “The Mayor of The Bull”. David also enjoyed playing
golf at Riverdale and playing cards with family and friends.
David had silver in his hair and gold in his heart. He was our Superman. Strong as
nails, stoic and loved his family more than anything. He was a great husband,
father, grandfather, uncle. He was the BEST joke teller and the BIGGEST know it
all!
On July 19th 2022, he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. seven months ago he
drove from Texas to Florida to be with his family for Christmas. Two months ago
he was dancing at his grandsons wedding. One month ago he golfed with his
grandsons and son in laws. 4 days before his death he sat in his daughter and son in
laws pool surrounded by his entire family cracking jokes.
We pray that you rest in peace and thank you for the amazing family you created.
We will never forget you because you have given us so many wonderful memories.
Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Carmela, daughters Toni (Patrick)
Seitz of Orlando FL, Theresa (Scott) Nischik of Sheboygan, Carmella (Jim)
Venturini of Mt. Pleasant, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
David was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gary Johnson and
grandparents Olive and Fred Chapman.
David’s family is planning a private memorial service in Kenosha at a later date.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com
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