Robert L. Johnson, 84, of Marseilles, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 14 at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home. Funeral services will be private with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating.

Bob was born September 24, 1936, in Kirkwood, IL to Leland and Helen (Erickson) Johnson. On June 20, 1959, he married Penelope Lampson of Aurora who survives.

He served in the U.S. Airforce from 1954 to 1958. He was employed by Total Management Systems for 19 years until his retirement in 2000. Bob enjoyed the outdoors, whether fishing, camping, watching the humming birds and eagles, or just spending time with his family. He had a great sense of humor and always kept people laughing.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Penelope; his children, Tammy Johnson of Austin, TX, Kim (Jeff) McGuire of TN, Robert L. (Jane) Johnson Jr. of Aurora, Randy (Lauri) Johnson, Ronald (Marion Knieling) Johnson of Cortland, Cathy Reinert of Elburn, Carmen (Ron) Karczewski of Rockton, and Jennifer (Brian Myers) Johnson of Aurora; seventeen grandchildren, Jody, Jesse, Eric, Samantha, Brenda, Ashley, Benjamin, Jake, Jessica, Rebecca, Julia, Katie, Renae, Calee, Emily, Connor, and Nolan; two step-grandchildren, Garrett, and Bryan; five great-grandchildren, Stella, Liam, Wyatt, R.J. and Rosalie; and three sisters, Gert, Mary, Dorothy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two grandsons, Phil and Michael; and one brother, Junior.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home

1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341

815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com