Lawrence R. Johnson
October 27, 1939 - November 19, 2019
Lawrence “Larry” R. Johnson (1939-2019) CEDAR FALLS – Lawrence “Larry” R. Johnson, 80, of Cedar Falls died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. He was born October 27, 1939 in Waterloo, Iowa, son of Lawrence John and Dorothy (McClellan) Johnson. He married Martha “Marty” Salisbury on November 26, 1966 in Rochester, Minnesota. He graduated from Hudson High School in 1958 and was a supervisor at John Deere. Loved and highly respected by all, Larry was known for his problem solving skills, always finding a better way to accomplish a goal. He was instrumental in developing the prototype for the John Deere Gator. He was also known for his outstanding athletic skills and hobbies, excelling at each one. Survived by: his wife of Cedar Falls; three daughters, Debra (Roger) Bailey of Guttenburg, Donna Hansen of Hudson, and Susan (James) McKelvey of Oak Park, IL; a son, Charles (Katherine) Johnson of Lincoln, NE; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a sister, Valerie (Jerry) Murphy of Peel, AR. Memorial Services: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1st at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Cedar Falls with inurnment in the church columbarium. Visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30th at Richardson Funeral Service, Cedar Falls, and also for one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice.
Lawrence “Larry” R. Johnson (1939-2019) CEDAR FALLS – Lawrence “Larry” R. Johnson, 80, of Cedar Falls died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. He was born October 27, 1939... View Obituary & Service Information