Robert Johnston Obituary

Robert R. Johnston, age 89, a resident of Glen Ellyn for 53 years, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2010 at his residence. Robert was born May 9, 1920 in Listowel, Ontario, Canada. He owned Robert Johnston Plasters which was later renamed Johnston & Sons Plastering. Robert served in the navy during WWII. He graduated from and played football for York High school. He had a love for nature, enjoyed real-estate, fishing, bowling, hunting and ice skating. Robert sold Christmas trees in Elmhurst and donated trees to Lincoln Grade School for many years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Edith; children, Nancy (James) Thomas of Green Valley, AZ, Barbara (late Dennis) DiBiase of St. Charles, Diana Jordan of Wheaton, Gary A. Johnston of Somonauk, and the late Robert R. Jr. (Karen) of Elkhorn, WI; 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; brother William (Marilyn) Johnston of Paris TN and Arthur (Nancy) Johnston of Elmhurst. Visitation held Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 4-8pm at Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane St Glen Ellyn. Funeral Services Friday, February 5, 11am at the funeral home. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn. Memorials to CNS Hospice 690 E. North Ave., Carol Stream, IL 60188 appreciated. Funeral information 630-469-0032