Ishpeming, MI- Terry James Johnson, age 78, of 629 E. Ridge St. Ishpeming, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming.

Terry was born in Chicago, IL on March 27, 1941, a son of the late Florence Marie (Berschinski) and Carl Victor Johnson.

Terry worked for Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company for 34 years, first as a lab technician and retired as a production truck driver from the Tilden Mine.

Terry was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Negaunee.  He enjoyed feeding and watching birds, taking an occasional trip to a casino, being a part of a lottery clubs, going for rides and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Terry is survived by his wife Susan M. (Solka) Johnson, whom he married on September 7, 1963, 4 children: Terry J.  (Mary) Johnson Jr, of Union, MI, Joseph C. (Deanna) Johnson of Ishpeming, Linda S. (Terry) Clark of Negaunee, and Rebecca (fiancé Joshua Forrester) Johnson-Forrester of Ishpeming, 9 grandchildren: Molly (fiancé Howard Cable) Johnson, Tyler (Samantha) Johnson, Jolene Silva, Lyndsey(fiancé Mike Robinson) Johnson, Marc Silva, Emma (Josh Beaudry) Johnson, Grace Johnson, Mitchell Clark, Eros DeWitt, 6 great grandchildren: Zack, Alaynna, Ivy, Beau, Zeke, Grayson, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers Jack and Jerry Johnson and a sister Marilyn Jaremka.

Private services will be held.

Terry's obituary may be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.