Edward Johnston

Sr.

Edward P. Johnston Sr. age 78 died Saturday, July 11, 2020.

He was born April 4, 1942 in Jackson, Michigan, son of the late Roth Edward and Olive Lucille (Kretzmann) Johnston.  He retired in 1992 from the former Dana Weatherhead, Antwerp and was Vice President of the Weatherhead UAW Local Union.

Edward is survived by his daughters, Cindy (Scott) Rosebrock, Defiance, Cheri (Larry) Ray, Paulding, Candy (Mike) Minck, Grover Hill, Cathy (Ron) Johnston, Cecil, and Caryn Johnston, Paulding; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and siblings:  Rosie, Carol, Earl, David and Leroy.

He is preceded in death by a son, Edward Johnston Jr., brothers, Max and Eugene; a sister, Maxine May; and a great granddaughter, Olivia Ream.

Visitation will be 11 AM until 3PM Saturday, July 18 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding.  For those wishing to attend, we ask that you maintain social distancing and encourage responsible virus protection measures while offering the family support.

Burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family C/O Cindy Rosebrock.