William H Johnson

July 14, 1953 - November 9, 2019

Princeton - William H Johnson (Bill), 66, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 after a lengthy fight with ALS. Bill was born on July 14, 1953, the son of Robert E and Joann (Corwin) Johnson. He graduated from Princeton High School and then with honors from the University of Illinois. Bill was married to Jackie on June 4, 1977; they were married 42 years. His faith in God, his family, and his church were the most important things in his life. He had a life-long career of farming in Bureau County including growing crops and raising hogs. He loved taking his family on vacations, especially to the mountains. Bill is survived by Jackie, his son Matt (Becky) Johnson, grandchildren Louisa, Ruby, and Will, and his daughter Kim (Dan) Heider. Additionally, he is survived by his sisters Linda (Mike) Haile and Karen (Jim) Czuprynski, his brother-in-law Dave Stephens, and 5 nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E and Joann Johnson. The memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 15, 2019 at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Princeton, IL officiated by Reverend Derek Boggs. Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, November 14 at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments. If desired, friends may make memorial donations to the Evangelical Covenant Church, Covenant Point Bible Camp, or Answer ALS (answerals.org). Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com Arrangements by Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments.