Robert Cregg “Bob” Johnson
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Robert Cregg Johnson (Bob), 89, of Galena, set off for distant shores on December 31, 2025.
Bob was born June 17, 1936, in Syracuse, NY. Bob attended Cathedral Academy, Syracuse NY, where he was the captain of the basketball team. Upon graduation from Notre Dame University in 1958, Bob served in Korea. On November 28, 1959, Bob married Anne Butler in New York, NY. Bob and Anne moved to the Chicagoland area in the early 1970’s. For nearly 40 years Bob was a Civil Engineer focusing on hospital construction and renovation. In his leisure time Bob enjoyed golfing, sailing, travel, and spent over 20 years working on the race committee at the Chicago Yacht Club.
Bob is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anne (Butler); children: Victoria, Katherine (Larry Nordin), and Mark (Cheree Dillon); his grandchildren Sarah Nordin, and Eric Nordin. Bob was predeceased by his son, Robert (Amy); his parents, Dr. Robert D. Johnson and Francis (Cregg) Johnson; his sister Debbie Scherrer and brother Michael Johnson.
Bob’s family thanks the skilled and caring staff at Midwest Senior Care Assisted Living, and Nursing Home, and Hospice of Dubuque who took care of him with respect and compassion.
Bob, out.
Online condolences for Bob’s family may be left at www.tristatecremationcenter.com
To honor Bob’s life, a private family service is being held.
Our Sincere condolences to Kathy and family. We will be thinking of you as you mourn your loss.
My most sincere condolences to Bob’s family and friends. I worked with Bob on CYC RC for a number of years and he was one of my favorite people to work with and learn from. Always a gentleman, exceptionally knowledgeable and skilled and always helping people learn. God Speed Bob, may you sail on in the heavens with angels as your crew. God Bless the Johnson Family – may you find comfort from the love surrounding you and may your grief ease in time from your positive memories. Bob will be missed greatly and will always be loved and remembered.
Mi mas sentido pésame a la familia Jhonson que Dios lo tenga en su santa gloria y que encuentre la luz perpetua. Lo recordaremos con mucho cariño