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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Neil Johnston
Neil
Johnston
Apr 29, 1934 — Dec 29, 2018
Neil Johnston's Obituary
Mr. Neil F. Johnston 84 of Rochester, passed away at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester on
Saturday, December 29
, 2018.
On
April 29
, 1934, Neil was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Harry and Evelyn Funk Johnston. Growing up he shared his childhood with two brothers Harold and Bill. After his 1952 graduation, Neil served our country by enlisting with the United States Army.
At Rochester's 1st Christian Church, Neil was united in marriage with Elizabeth Jean "Jeanie" Wenrick Orisich with Rev. Teal Younce officiating. They shared more than 34 years of life's adventures.
With a passion for agriculture, Neil assisted his father with the family farming operation. He also worked for many years, for the Indiana State Highway Department, maintaining Indiana's heavily traveled highways.
At home, Neil and Jeanie annually planted a truck patch garden. They enjoyed maintaining the beautiful garden and sharing the bountiful harvest. He enjoyed taking walks around the neighborhood. To relax Neil watched TV. He especially loved watching all kinds of sports.
Neil's survivors include 2 daughters: MaryJane Glass and Jean Marie Shultz both of Rochester; 4 grandchildren: Kayla Shultz, Johnny Leedom, Jason Leedom and Chris Orisich; 6 great-grandchildren; and 2 nephews: Billy Johnston and Scotty Johnston. Preceding Neil in death are his parents, beloved wife Jeanie on
November 7
, 2015, a son Jim Orisich, and his two Johnston brothers, Harold and Bill.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Neil F. Johnston will be
Friday, January 4
, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the Good Family Funeral Home 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester. Friends may visit with his family from 11:00 AM until the time of his service. Burial will follow in Rochester's IOOF Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the Fulton County Veteran's Honor Guard and the US Army Honors Team.
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