Terry D. Johnson

Terry D. Johnson, age 83, of Kankakee, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at his home. He was born June 9, 1940 in Kankakee, the son of Wesley & Thelma Keelin Johnson. Terry married Gerilynn Froidcoeur on November 9, 1962 at Central Christian Church. She preceded him in death on October11, 1993. Terry was born and raised in West Kankakee. In his youth, Terry was a dedicated Boy Scout. That is where he learned to love the American Flag. He spent many years working alongside his father as a construction laborer. For over 30 years Terry worked as a chef at several local restaurants to include Kings Court in Kankakee, Capriotti's of St. Anne and most recently chef'd at the Moose Lodge of Bradley where he was also a member. Terry was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and da Bears. He loved spending time with his family and was very proud and supportive of his grandsons. Terry attended countless grade school, high school and collegiate sporting events of his grandson's. Terry enjoyed the outdoors, preferring the hot weather - the hotter the better! Terry and his wife thoroughly enjoyed boating on the Kankakee and Iroquois rivers. Throughout his life, he enjoyed spending time with his dogs stating many times, "I never met a dog I didn't like." During his later years he spent time fishing with his grandsons at the Bird Park Quarry and the Kankakee River. He enjoyed the annual family reunions camping with extended family in Southern Illinois. Surviving are one daughter, Jennifer Johnson of Kankakee; two grandsons, Luke Johnson and Logan Johnson; one daughter-in-law, Amy Johnson of Kankakee; one sister, Judy Wagner of Pacific, MO; and one brother, Ted Johnson of Cairo. In addition to his wife, Terry is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Kelly Johnson; and one brother, Thomas Johnson. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the 12:00 Noon memorial service on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home in Kankakee. Inurnment will be held at a later date at St. John Catholic Cemetery in L’erable. Memorials may be made to German Shepherd Rescue Inc. or family wishes.

Terry D. Johnson

June 9, 1940 - March 9, 2024