Lyle C. Johnson

GARDNER—Lyle C. Johnson, 77, of Gardner, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at his home.
Born July 19, 1941 on the family farm in Goodfarm Township in Grundy County, Lyle Cornelious was a son of Lloyd Cornelious and Thelma M. (Mortvedt) Johnson. He attended the Goodfarm School and went on to graduate from Gardner South Wilmington High School with the class of 1959. On Feb. 14, 1962, Lyle married Sandra K. Brown in the Methodist Church in Dwight, and she survives.
Lyle farmed his entire life in Goodfarm Township and also worked part-time when he wasn't farming at R.R. Donnelley in Dwight for more than 20 years. He was currently serving as a trustee for Goodfarm Township.
In addition to Sandra, Lyle is survived by four children: James Lyle (Tara) Johnson, of Solano Beach, CA; Donald Lee (Colleen) Johnson, of Bellingham, WA; William Paul Johnson, of Gardner and Julie Ann (Allen) Dix, of Sumner, WA; several grandchildren, and one sister, Evelyn (Lester) Lydigsen, of Dwight.
Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Haven Johnson and one son, Edward Johnson (2011).
Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held a later date.
Lyle will be laid to rest in Gardner-Prairie Cemetery in Gardner.
Family and friends may sign the guest book or share Lyle's memorial page by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com/notices/Lyle-Johnson.
Cremation services and memorial arrangements are being made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Gardner.