Obituary of Craig Johnson

Craig Alan Johnson was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on November 9, 1961. He was the son of the late Stanley Johnson and the late Joan Ruhl. He married the love of his life, Beverly Orr, on March 23, 1985 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe. Craig was a member of St. Ann's Parish in Frenchtown Township. Craig was a silly, fun and sometimes sarcastic man. He loved to get people going. Craig had a heart of gold, giving what he could to anyone in need. Craig enjoyed watching his son play football and sports on TV and he never missed a card game. Craig loved spending time with his grandchildren even if it meant playing Barbies with his granddaughter. Craig was an animal lover which was evident in him being a pushover for his dogs. He loved horse racing and even trained horses for 30 years. One of the horses he trained, Indiana Ab, was 13 years old when he broke a world record. Craig was formally employed by Schwan's Food Service as a driver. He was a member of the Brest Bay Gun Club and United States Trotting Association. Craig Alan Johnson, age 52 of Monroe, Michigan passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Henry Ford Hospital. In addition to his parents, his passing was preceded by a grandson: Brennan Jackson. To cherish his memory, Craig leaves his beloved wife of 28 years: Beverly Johnson of Monroe; three children: Amber (Timothy) Jackson, Whitney (Joshua) Kuchna and Dillon Johnson all of Monroe; two brothers: Stanley (Debra) of Warren, Michigan and Larry Johnson of Sterling Heights, Michigan; one sister: Jeanine Aleith of Hazel Park, Michigan; two grandchildren: Sienna Jackson and Maverick Kuchna. Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm, Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe 2442 North Monroe Street. (734) 384-5185. He will lie in state from 10:00am until the Mass of the Resurrection at 11:00am, Friday, January 24, 2014 at St. Anne Church, 2420 N. Dixie Hwy with Father John Chinnapa, Associate Pastor of the Church, officiating. Procession will follow to St. Joseph Cemetery for burial. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.