Robert Hugo Johnson, age 90, of Waupaca, Wisconsin went to his eternal rest with his Savior on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Waupaca. Robert was born October 2, 1935, in Kingsford, Michigan to Robert and Evelyn (Pesciarelli) Johnson. He graduated from Kingsford High School in 1953 as a 3-sport athlete and then entered the U.S. Navy where he spent 4 years in service. After the Navy, he ended up in Milwaukee where he met his wife. On June 30, 1962, Robert married Janice C Hohl of Mayville, North Dakota at Hope Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. They lived in Milwaukee, Fredonia and then settled in Waupaca in 1971 where they raised four wonderful children. Robert retired in 2005 after a long career as a salesman and business owner in the semi-trailer industry.
Robert was actively involved in numerous church activities and committees at Trinity Lutheran Church alongside his wife. He also led and participated in Bible studies and was active in the Men’s and Church Choirs. Robert also found a passion for golf which he enjoyed with his wife and friends. It led them to purchase a condo in California where he and his wife Jan would winter to relax and play golf. Many of his other golf trips took him to Las Vegas, which became a favorite vacation destination where he and Jan loved to golf and take in the shows.
Survivors include: his sister, Sandra Lee (Tom) Boucher (Kewaunee, WI); four children: Ross and Kim (Aden) Johnson (Edinburgh, IN), Randy Johnson (Waupaca), Jill (Johnson) and Joseph Kubik (Chicago, IL), and Robert D. and Angelica (Wangelin) Johnson (Waupaca). He is also survived by Jennifer (Alvin) Meyer. Grandchildren: Samantha (Mark) Powell, Nikolas (Erin) Kubik and Anthony (Angela) Kubik; Grace Peterson, August and Ezra Johnson. Nieces/nephews: Kimberly (Mike) Lewis (Osage, IA), Leslie (Alan) Nichols (Evansdale, IA), Casey (Rebecca) Johnson (Clive, IA); Myshelle Roesken (Appleton, WI), and Tracy Johnson (Green Bay, WI).
He was preceded in death by his wife Janice Carole (Hohl) Johnson, his parents, Robert and Evelyn (Pesciarelli) Johnson, his brother, Lloyd Dale Johnson; and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca, Wisconsin. A Memorial Service will follow, with Pastor Andy Behrendt officiating, and a luncheon will be served after the service. Final resting place of Cremated Remains will be at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, Wis.
In lieu of flowers, you are asked to do an act of kindness for someone in need in memory and honor of Robert. Monetary donations can go to local hospice and cancer research
