Sherwin E. Johnson

SHERWIN E. JOHNSON, 78, Rockford, died at 12:12 P.M. Sunday, October 28, 2007 in his home. Born February 13, 1929 in Rockford, son of Ernest L. and Mildred Larson Johnson. Graduate of East High School and Carthage College. Veteran of U.S. Navy. Married Lois J. Berg in Rockford on August 18, 1951. Long time active member of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Following college, Sherwin taught school in a one room school house in Rockford for 3 1/2 years then became an Insurance Adjustor for General Adjustment Bureau. He spent the next 23 years as an Independent Agent for the John Camlin Insurance Agency. Sherwin was very active in the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois Association, serving as State Treasurer for 4 years. He was the founder of the Insurance Youth Classic Golf Tournament and was the Chairman for 23 years. He served on the National Committee, was involved in the State Tournament for several years and was also very instrumental in involving young women in the Golf Classic. Survivors include his wife Lois; children, Sheryl (Marshall) Nelson, David (Debra) Johnson, Grant Johnson and Cynthia (Bruce) Alonzo all of Rockford; grandchildren, Troy (Jessica) Nelson, Tyler, Trent and Trevor Nelson, Michael and Matthew Johnson, Hannah, Savannah, Grant, Jr., Mogen and Ameliah Johnsosn and Kira and Bianca Alonzo. Also survived by his great-grandson, Dontae Johnson; brother, Newell (Sandra) Johnson of Rockton and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents and his sister, Phyllis. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2007 in Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church with Rev. Janet Wold officiating. Visitation from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.