Obituaries
February 3, 2020

Donald F. Johnson

By From JT Staff Reports


Donald F. Johnson, 81, of East Liberty died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at his residence with his loving wife Violet by his side.
He owned and operated Johnson Excavating and Septic Tank Service along with farming many acres of his own and custom farming.
Over the years, he enjoyed drag racing, Harley-Davi...

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