Brick Johnson - 10/27/22 to 04/09/06

This memorial website was created in the memory of our dearly beloved father, Robert "Brick" M Johnson who was born in Goodrich, Wisconsin on October 27, 1922 to Martin and Anna (Olson) Johnson and passed away on April 9, 2006 at the age of 83. His kindness and warm heart will be remembered forever. Born the fourth of seven children (Phyllis, Ray, Jack, twins Jim and Tom, Dick), Brick was a fighter from the start. When he was one and a half years old, he contracted diphtheria and spent over a year in Chicago after a successful tracheotomy. During high school, he helped his pa in construction, worked in the movie theatre (that pa built) and then entered the service during World War II as a Staff Sergeant Company G 409th Infantry, serving extensively overseas and earning medals of honor. Waiting back home was his sweetheart, Ruth Franz, and after marrying in 1946, they headed to California where Brick worked in construction. They headed back to Wisconsin in 1948 where he found a job at A.O. Smith for 35 years, ending as a supervisor.

Brick set an example for all of us to follow. He had a tolerant, tender heart and was a man who valued honesty and keeping his promises. This site is intended to be a place for Brick's vast network of family and friends to share stories, poems, videos or photos of him. In order to pay tribute, please click on the Tributes & Condolences tab on the side bar, or CLICK HERE . To send any other files please e-mail directly at jobbysports@yahoo.com. Thank you for joining us in uplifting his memory. May God grant you comfort, as we all rejoice in the wonderful life he had and gave each of us.

Funeral services were held Saturday April 15, 2006
at
Church and Chapel Funeral Home
15250 W National Ave.
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 827-0659

beloved husband, father, son, brother, friend, grandfather and great-grandfather has passed away April 9, 2006 after a courageous battle with kidney disease. Always surrounded by loving family and friends, he spent the last several years at home under the loving care of his wife and children. Survived by wife Ruth; son Robert ,his wife Beverly and their children Hannah and Ben; daughter Karen, her husband Bill Grzanna, their children Jason and Jess (great-granddaughter Lexi); daughter Janice, her husband Robert Schulteis, their children Kalen (wife Theresa, great-grandchildren Selena, Skyler and Sariah), Gentan, Rayna (husband Ryan Dwyer, great grand-children Wyatt, Dayli and Westyn) and Tira.

Brick was a hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors, and continued the pleasure indoors by reading westerns and sportsmen magazines. In later years, he enjoyed several trips to Las Vegas, and always came home with lighter pockets, but kept his smile. His woodworking projects are displayed proudly in all of our homes. Everything he touched he left better than before he came along. His gentle, caring nature to all he encountered was his gift to the world. Brick always lent his helping hands to anyone in need. Although his time with us seemed too short, the love he spread to everyone will last 100 lifetimes.

We love you Brick, Your Family