Dr. Earl W. Johnson

Dr. Earl Wayne Johnson, 92, of Cape Girardeau died June 12, 2015, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Dr. Johnson was born March 23, 1923, in Kansas City, Mo., to Laurence Arial and Ruth Sophia Lindquist Johnson. He married his beloved wife Lillian D. Statler Johnson on Aug. 8, 1948 in Jackson, Mo. She preceded him in death in 2009. Dr. Johnson graduated from Central H.S., attended SEMO. He served in the Army Air Corps, flying the B-17 during World War II. After the war he studied at University of Missouri Medical School and completed his medical degree at Temple University. He entered the Air Force Reserve began training in radiology at the Army-Navy Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. He also spent time as a general-duty medical officer at the Air Force Base in Great Falls, MT. Discharged in 1954 with the rank of Captain, he completed residency in Detroit, at Wayne County Affiliated Hospitals. He entered private practice with Shoss Radiological Group in Cape Girardeau, MO in 1957, retiring in 1985. After retirement he and Lillian became Elderhostel enthusiasts. They also traveled all over the world to play tennis with the American/World Medical Tennis Association. He was a talented pianist and a long-time member of the Centenary United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir. Earl was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a respected member of the medical community. He will be dearly missed by all. Survivors include his wonderful friend Kitty Rueseler; four sons, Laurence A. (Mary) Johnson of Norman, Oklahoma, Randall S. (Rita) Johnson of Wildwood, Missouri, E. Wayne (Rhonda) Johnson of Jackson, Missouri and Bryan D. (Vivian) Johnson of Eureka, Missouri; three daughters, Lea Ellen (Bruce) Renfro of Fairview, Texas; Beth (Daryl) Thompson, Bismarck, North Dakota; and Christine “Tina” Johnson of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; 18 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Dr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Visitation will be Friday, June 19, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church. Funeral service will be Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the church with Pastor Karen Nothdurft officiating. Burial will follow at Cape County Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be given to Centenary United Methodist Church.

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Dr. Earl W. Johnson

March 23, 1923 - June 12, 2015