Francis Johnson

Funeral services for Mr. Francis L. "Pete" Johnson, 80, of Louisiana, Missouri will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church in Louisiana. The Rev. John Lersch will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, December 22nd at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana with Masonic Services at 7:00 P.M.. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery in Louisiana. Pete passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at the Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, M0. Francis L. "Pete" Johnson was born November 21, 1930 at 510 N. Carolina Street to Arthur and Iona Weis Johnson. Pete was a lifelong resident of Louisiana. On May 29, 1955 he married Marilyn Wasson at the Vandalia Christian Church in Vandalia, M0. and she survives. He is also survived by one daughter, Joni Johnson Smith (David) of Browning, IL, Three sons; Kevin Johnson of St. Peters, M0, Kelly Johnson (Karen) of Smithville and Scott Johnson of Louisiana, Missouri, 12 grandchildren: Corey Smith of Beardstown, IL, Erin & Cody Smith of Browning, IL, Justin & Steven Johnson of St,.Peters, MO, Whitney Corby of Pell City, AL, Samantha Johnson Dy of Kansas City, M0, Jordan Johnson of Smithville, Kayla Johnson of O'Fallon, M0, Jeff Johnson, David Johnson and Shelby Johnson all of Louisiana, M0., Two great grandchildren; Keegan Dy of Kansas City, M0 and Brynna Grace Swan of Beardstown, IL. A sister-in-law, Jerrie Johnson of Louisiana, Missouri One niece and two nephews. Several friends of his grandchildren in Louisiana also claimed him as" Pa Pa Pete". He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Allen Joe "Jack" Johnson. He was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church in Louisiana and was currently serving on the Board Of Deacons. Pete was a member of Perseverance Lodge #92 AF&AM for 57 years, served as Worshipful Master several times and as District Deputy Grand Master of the 11th Masonic District. A 32nd degree Mason, he was a member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of St. Louis and a past president of the NEMO Scottish Rite Club. He recently received the honor of being appointed a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor for Scottish Rite. He was a member of Nightingale Chapter #117, Order of the Eastern Star, for 55 years and served as Worthy Patron several times including 2010. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Temple Association and was building superintendent for more than 10 years. He was a veteran serving with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Pete was a City Councilman in Louisiana for a 2 year term, coached Khoury League baseball and attended all Louisiana football games possible from the time he played on the team himself until recently. For many years he worked for the Operating Engineers running heavy equipment and cranes, and was then employed as a Supervisor for Dundee Cement Company (Holcim) for more than 10 years. He retired from the Missouri Conservation Department after working there from 1990 to 2003. Pete enjoyed his Masonic Lodge affiliations, especially helping the new young members learn their ritual work, and traveling with Eastern Star friends. His favorite retirement activity was visiting with friends at the Trimble House and Hardee's for coffee. Honorary pallbearers are; Justin Johnson, Steven Johnson, Jeff Johnson, David Johnson, Cody Smith and Whitney Corby all grandsons of Pete's. Active pallbearers are; Tim Turco, Farrell Ray, III, Mike Smith, John Sitton, Haines Moss and Willard Wamsley. Music was provided by Mrs. Juanita Thomas. Memorials may be given to the Stained Glass Window Fund at the First Presbyterian Church in Louisiana or to the Masonic Temple Association in care of Collier Funeral Homes, Inc., 117 Barnard Dr., Louisiana, M0 63353

Francis Johnson

November 21, 1930 - December 21, 2010