Leonard (Lenny) G. Johnson, 66, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life peacefully while surrounded by family on June 29, 2015 after a short battle with cancer.

Lenny was born on February 5, 1949 in Stambaugh, MI to the late Ruby Peterson (Stepfather Andy Peterson) and Beckham Gayheart. He married Janice Barney on November 28, 1969. Lenny was a 1967 graduate of Wabeno High School. He and Jan own a vacation home in Wabeno where they could be found most weekends and summer holidays with several family members and friends. He worked for LDI in Manitowoc for the past 35 years. Lenny was an avid Packer, Brewer, Bucks, and Badger fan, and if there was a game on, he was either watching or listening to it and cheering them on. Lenny enjoyed spending countless hours with family four-wheeling up north with the occasional trip that became a little extended. He also enjoyed spending as much time as he could with his 3 year old granddaughter, going on walks, a four wheeler ride around the house, or just watching "Morgan T.V."

Lenny will be missed by his loving wife of 45 years: Jan, Manitowoc; two daughters: Laurie Johnson, Manitowoc, and Melissa (Joe) Diener, Brillion; granddaughter: Morgan Diener; brother: David (Betty) Johnson, Pulaski; sister: Ina (Don) Lamb, Milwaukee; and brother Herb (Cindy) Peterson, Manitowoc; brother-in-law: Robert Hubbard, Pulaski; two sisters-in-law: Jean Miller, Two Rivers, and Connie (Ed) Stark, Manitowoc. He is further survived by many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Lenny was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers: Edward (Delores) Johnson, William Johnson, Gary (Rose) Johnson; 3 sisters: Hilma Hubbard, Effie (Norbert) Rass, and Patsy Wobszal; and sister-in-law: Christine (Robert) Craw.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall – 1114 South 21st Street, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Dave Pleier with burial to take place at Laona Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at Noon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Lenny's name.

The family would like to extend a Thank You to Sheboygan Hospice, and to Father Dave Pleier for the visits.