Richard "Dick" Keith Johnson

On October 19, 1945, Richard “Dick” Keith Johnson was born into a family of two older sisters in Chicago, IL.

His youth was divided between school in Evergreen Park, IL and working to help support his family with newspaper routes, weekend deliveries, paper stands and driving a newspaper truck at night while attending DePaul University in Chicago, IL. Dick graduated with a degree in Accounting and became a CPA. His expertise was Income Taxes and auditing Auto Dealerships, Banks, and Pension Funds.

He met his loving wife, Mary Ann Berch, and was married on November 23, l968. They worked together their entire married life, in Public Accounting, then moving to Door County, WI in 1982 and opening retail stores - The Berch Tree and Branches, until 2006. Dick did everything from scoop ice cream cones to delivering furniture.

In retirement he and Mary Ann enjoyed travel and being with family and new friends. Their New Year’s Eve parties became famous, often garnering 40 friends and family. Dick was always available to help with any need, compassionate, kind and soft spoken.

He knew his destiny was with his Lord and Savior. He courageously battled multiple myeloma for five years. Dick died early Tuesday morning, November 26, 2024, while at the Unity Hospice Jack and Engrid Meng Residence in the Town of Ledgeview, WI.

He will be missed by his wife, Mary Ann, with whom he shared over 56 years of marriage; sister, Barbara Wick of Grand Rapids, MI; many nieces and nephews; other relatives; and friends.

Dick’s life will be celebrated Saturday, May 3, 2025, beginning with graveside service at 10:00 a.m. at Ellison Bay Cemetery with Rev. Mark Billington officiating. Family and friends are invited to a reception from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Thyme Restaurant Hoop House (10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay WI). Sharing of remembrances will begin at 2:00 p.m.

Mary Ann is thankful for the care given by Dr. Josh Rebhan, the staff of Green Bay Oncology at Door County Medical Center, especially Eric Danihel, as well as the staff of Unity Hospice.

 Memorial contributions may be given in Dick’s honor for the UN World Food Program USA (P.O. Box 96316, Washington, D.C. 20090; donate.wfpusa.org)

 Huehns Funeral Home, Inc. & Door County Crematory LLC in Sturgeon Bay, WI are assisting the Johnson family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Dick may be shared with his family through his tribute page at www.HuehnsFuneralHome.com.

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