William "Bill" Edward Johnson

William “Bill” Edward Johnson was born on October 29, 1953 in Salisaw, OK to parents Bert and Bessie Lou as the oldest of 4 children. He appreciated his childhood time in Oklahoma with relatives.He graduated from Wichita South High School in 1971. After high school, he enjoyed working retail, followed by Beech Aircraft for 21 years in sales and marketing.He and Mary Drouhard were united in marriage on May 19,1984. They made their home in Wichita where they began their adventure of 40 years of marriage.Bill was very social. From walks in the park with beloved Dachshunds, where he always made new friends, to bible study, traveling and visiting with friends. He and Mary enjoyed their travels together over the years, including pilgrimages to Lourdes and Fatima. He especially loved weekend trips to visit family and shop.He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #15134 of Blessed Sacrament Parish and an Associate of the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother. Bill passed away on May 20, 2024 at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert Johnson and Bessie Whitekiller. Survived by his wife, Mary; sisters, Ruth Jessup of Wichita, Linda Gail Simmons of Houston Lakes, Missouri, Wanda Long of Wichita; brothers-in-law, Carl (Sharon) Drouhard of Danville, Dean (Sandy) Drouhard of Argonia, Mike (Leah) Drouhard of Wellington, Francis (Lori) Drouhard of Danville; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Thursday, May 23, 2024; Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am, Friday, May 24, 2024, both at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Wichita. Graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm, Fairview Cemetery in Danville, KS. The family will receive family and friends following the graveside service at Immaculate Conception, St. Joan of Arc Parish, Danville, KS.Memorials have been established with Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 124 N. Roosevelt, Wichita, KS 67208; or Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.