Donald Edward Johnson, age 85, of Oak Hill, Michigan, died Sunday, June 4, 2023 at his home, unexpectedly.

He was born on January 29, 1938 in Filer Township, Michigan, son of the late Verner and Sophie (Mikula) Johnson. Don was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School with the class of 1956. Donald married Constance "Connie" Andersen on July 21, 1962 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. They would have celebrated over 61 years of marriage this July. Don retired from the Chemical Division of Morton Salt Company in Manistee in 2000, after 40 years of service with the company. Don also was a member of the Filer Township Fire Department for 50 years. He was a member of the Divine Mercy Parish of Manistee.

He is survived by his wife; Constance "Connie" Johnson of Manistee, MI, his son and daughter in-law; Michael and Vilma Johnson of Wheeling, IL, his grandson; Noah Johnson of Wheeling, IL, his sister; Diane Courtney of Coppell, TX, his sisters and brothers in-law; Sharon and Art Minster and Mary Ann and Art Nickleson all of Manistee, MI, Suzanne Remeika of Merritt Island, FL, Frank Balcer of Manistee, MI, Linda Andersen of Manistee, MI, and Dori Andersen of Muskegon, MI. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

He was preceded in death by his brother in-law; James Courtney, his father in-law and mother in-law; Nels "Swede" and Mary (Zwiefka) Andersen, his sister in-law; Maren Balcer, his brothers in-law; Donald and Robert Andersen and Edward Remeika.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, June 12, 2023 at 11:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee, with Reverend Zeljko Guberovic celebrant. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday morning, one hour prior to the funeral mass. A funeral luncheon will follow the mass, to be held at the parish center.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Donald, are asked to consider a donation in his name, to Divine Mercy Parish of Manistee or Filer Township Fire Department.  Envelopes will be available at the church, on Monday morning.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.