Rodger W. Johnson, Sr.

Rodger W. Johnson, Sr., 77, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, at home. He went to Heaven to join his son, RW Johnson, Jr., and his son, Anthony’s father-in-law, Mike Diem.

Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. Friday, September 18, at Rock Island National Cemetery, where the Vietnam Veterans of the Quad Cities will present military honors. Those wishing to attend are invited to line up in the parking lot at Trimble Pointe, 701 12th Street, Moline, between 2:00 and 2:20 p.m. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, Illinois, under the direction of Cremation Society of the Quad Cities.

Rodger Walter Johnson was born May 25, 1949, in Muscatine, Iowa. He served five years each in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force and went on to marry the love of his life, Mona Lampo on December 1, 1990. He enjoyed his career as a truck driver.

He loved fishing, building models, playing euchre and poker, and never passed up an opportunity to enjoy a bowl of ice cream. He also loved watching westerns on television, especially anything starring John Wayne. But above all, family was what mattered most to Rodger. His grandchildren held a particularly special place in his heart and were truly his pride and joy.

Rodger is survived by his beloved wife, Mona; two sons, Floyd “Bubba” Johnson of Rock Island, and Anthony (Sarah) Johnson of Clinton, Iowa; grandchildren, Caleb, Ellianah, Lily, Tressie, Floyd Jr., and Cicely; his brother, Rick Townsley; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vicky Johnson; son, RW Johnson, Jr.; grandson, Joshua Johnson; three brothers, Raymond, Mike, and Dennis Townsley; and three sisters, Sandy Townsley, Vicky and Rose.

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