William E. "Bill" Johnson

William E. “Bill” Johnson, 85, of Sioux City, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 surrounded by family.  Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 16, 2020 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service.  Burial will be at Graceland Park Cemetery.

Bill was born the son of Carl and Martha (Knuss) Johnson on December 8, 1934 in Sioux City, Iowa.  He graduated from Central High School.  Bill married Nora Wright on April 29, 1961.  He was a switchman for Chicago Northwestern and Union Pacific Railroad for 41 years. 

Bill enjoyed playing softball and camping with his family in his younger years.  He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s school and sporting activities, working in the yard, tinkering in his garage, and watching NASCAR races, the Cubs, and Iowa Hawkeye football. 

He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be directed to Hospice of Siouxland.

Bill is survived by his wife, Nora Johnson; daughters, Pam (Doug) Rowbury and Laurie (Russ) Knapp; grandchildren, Daniel Rowbury, Sean Rowbury and fiancé Marissa, Michelle Rowbury and fiancé Louis, Travis Knapp, Angela Knapp and fiance Christian; great-granddaughter, Nora Rose Rowbury; sister, Rita Raeside; brother-in-law, Leo Wright; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Terry and Jerry Romaro; longtime neighbors, Diane and Denny Krause; and cherished pets, Charlie Boy, Molly, Lola, Blacky, and Annabelle.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers and sisters-in-law.

Pallbearers will be Russ Knapp, Travis Knapp, Warren Knapp, Doug Rowbury, Daniel Rowbury, and Sean Rowbury.

Although Bill is no longer with us, he will always stay in our hearts forever.  Such a dear husband, father, brother, and grandpa.  Surely goodness and mercy will follow Bill and he will dwell in the house in the Lord forever.