Jerry Wayne Johnson Sr., 61, 11 N. Franklin St., New Bremen, died at 8:34 a.m. April 9, 2010, from an apparent heart attack at his residence.

He was born July 7, 1948 in Jackson, Mich., to the late Gerald and Marcella Ruwoldt Johnson, who survives in Jackson.

Also surviving are his sons, James Johnson of Florida, Jerry Jr. (Tara) Johnson of New Bremen and Michael (Lillian) Johnson of St. Marys; a sister, Virginia Mann of Jackson; and four grandchildren.

Deceased are a sister, Dorothy Frey, and a grandchild.

A member of the Moose Lodge of Piqua and Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 767 in St. Marys, he was employed at Marwil Products Company, Fort Loramie, for 38 years.

Calling is 4-8 p.m. Monday at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen. There will be a remembrance gathering at a later date.

Contributions can be made to the family.