Johnson Celebrates 85 Years

January 5, 2018 at 7:11 p.m.

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Richard T. Johnson, Winona Lake, celebrated his 85th birthday on Friday.

Richard was born Jan. 5, 1933, to ?Leonard and Gladys Johnson.

He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He is a retired tool and die maker and an antique car enthusiast.

He married Norma Keplinger in April 1955. Together they had four children: three sons, Steve, Doug and Jim Johnson; and one daughter, Cathy Folds. He has 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.



Richard T. Johnson, Winona Lake, celebrated his 85th birthday on Friday.

Richard was born Jan. 5, 1933, to ?Leonard and Gladys Johnson.

He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He is a retired tool and die maker and an antique car enthusiast.

He married Norma Keplinger in April 1955. Together they had four children: three sons, Steve, Doug and Jim Johnson; and one daughter, Cathy Folds. He has 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.



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