Albert W. Johnson

Age 77, of Northville, passed away March 24, 2013. He was born May 23, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Albert and Helma (Berglund) Johnson. Albert was united in marriage to Linda L. (nee Goodrum) on July 31, 1983; and they spent 30 loving years together. A resident of Northville for 30 years, he has spent the past 8 winters in Palm Coast, Florida. He worked as a Photo Technician with Ford Motor Company for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church. Albert enjoyed playing and watching sports; he loved supporting his grandchildren in their sporting endeavors. He also enjoyed boating and photography. Albert is survived by his loving wife, Linda L. Johnson; his daughters, Joanne (Dave) Holsinger and Kathy (Rick) Gross; his step-sons, Barry Helmick and Troy (Lisa) Helmick; and his grandchildren, Kenzi and Rjay Gross; Mia Helmick; and Madison, Jackson, and Carter Helmick; and MAson Theodossin. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Gordon and Maurice. A funeral service will be held Monday, April 1, 2013 at 1 p.m. with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 W. Dunlap, Northville. Mr. Johnson will be laid to rest at Roseland Park Cemetery. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 201 Elm Street, Northville, MI48167 or Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church, 101 Pine Lakes Parkway South, Palm Coast, FL 32164.