Harold J. Johnston

Harold J. Johnston, age 90 of Saint Louis, MO, died Friday, October 12, 2018, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland, IL. He was born on Sunday, January 01, 1928, in Saint Louis, MO, the son of Herbert and Mabel (nee Farris) Johnston. On Saturday, April 14, 1956, he married Donna Lee Johnston nee Burgman at Saint Louis, Missouri, who survives. He was a member of Assumption Catholic Church (Mattis), St. Louis, MO; VFW Post 4223, St. Louis, MO; American Legion Post 162, Lemay, MO. Harold was born at St. Louis, MO; grew up at Owensville, MO and graduated from Owensville High School. Graduated from Business College. Following graduation he helped with his grandfather's farm until entering the US Army. He served as a Radio Operator from 1/10/46 to 7/15/47; and then returned as a paratrooper from 7/5/49 to 9/19/52. He was discharged as a Sergeant. He worked as a Finance Manager for American Finance Corporation in Maplewood, MO and was transferred to Atlanta, GA. He and his family moved to Florida where he started in the automotive business. He worked in Georgia for some 15 years and then moved back to St. Louis, MO in 2002. Harold loved sports. He participated in Senior Olympics (running events) and ran races (especially 5K). He enjoyed time with his grandchildren, long walks with his wife, and playing with his dog - Smokey. Survivors include: Wife - Donna Lee Johnston, Collinsville, IL Daughter - Lynne (Ross) Carmody-Moyer, Satellite Beach, FL Son - Michael F. (Marilyn) Johnston, Ocala, FL Daughter - Lisa M. Johnston, Fresno, CA Daughter-in-law - Sherri Turnbull (Widow of Mark), Eureka, MO Grandchild - Henry (Significant Other - Lisa Smeltz) Short Grandchild - Laura Short Grandchild - Timothy Carmody Grandchild - Rebecca Carmody Grandchild - Rachelle M. (Jeremiah) Klotz, Collinsville, IL Grandchild - Gregory J. (Jodie) Johnston Grandchild - Matthew E. (Amanda) Johnston Grandchild - Breanna L. (Significant Other-Mark Praprotnik) Johnston Step Grandchild - Malachi (Tammy) Bailey Great Grandchild - Christian Carmody Great Grandchild - Madison Short Great Grandchild - Tieghan Short Great Grandchild - Rileyn Short Great Grandchild - Samatha Griebsch Great Grandchild - Matthew E. Johnston, Jr. Great Grandchild - Henry J. Johnston Step Grandchild - Starry Mullen Step Grandchild - Misty Mullen Step Great Grandchild - Quinn Green Step Great Grandchild - Lia Bailey Step Great Grandchild - Aven Bailey Great Grandchild - James Klotz Great Grandchild - August J. Johnston Great Grandchild - Mack Johnston (Twin) Great Grandchild - Maizy Johnston (Twin) Great Grandchild - Cooper Praprotnik Brother - John T. Johnston, Greenville, TX. He was preceded in death by: Father - Herbert Johnston Mother - Mabel Johnston, nee Farris Daughter - Pamela A. Johnston Daughter - Jill C. Mullen Son - Mark J. Johnston Step Grandchild - Sarah Carmody Brother - Herbert F. Johnston Brother - James Johnston. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Chapel Service will be at 11:30 AM on Friday, October 19, 2018, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO, with Fr. Thomas Keller, Pastor, Assumption Catholic Church (Mattis), St. Louis, MO, officiating. Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Project.

Harold J. Johnston

January 1, 1928 - October 12, 2018