Richard A. Johnson

October 28, 1937 ~ November 3, 2018
Richard A. Johnson, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis. Dick was born October 28, 1937 in Rock Lake, North Dakota to the late Clifford A. Johnson and Helen A. (Nyberg) Matelich.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a computer programmer at Eli Lilly & Company for many years. Dick was a former member of the Southport Lodge #270 F.&A.M. and the Murat Shrine. After his retirement, Dick enjoyed spending time at his homes on Sweetwater Lake and in St. George Island, Florida.
Along with his parents, Dick is also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Anna H. Molloy.
Survivors include his daughters, Janet (Phil) Shock of New Port Richey, Florida and Julie (Peter) Molloy of Indianapolis; his brother, Jim Johnson of Indianapolis, two grandchildren, Peter Molloy and Justin Pollard; two great grandchildren; and two nephews, J.R. Johnson, and Michael Johnson.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Dick Johnson from 10:00 a.m. until Noon on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis. Burial will take place privately at Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to Anna’s Celebration of Life; envelopes will be provided at the funeral home or you may visit www.annascelebrationoflife.org. You may also visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may express online condolences to the Johnson family.
I have a lifetime of memories. Watching you feed the chipmunks at Cordrey lake. Singing while you played the piano to watching you play a couple of weeks ago. These and others that I will never forget. I love you and will miss you terribly. Janet
Julie, Pete & Family, At a time when words fall short, may God answer each prayer spoken for you with strength of heart, peace of mind and comfort in the midst of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Godspeed to your father. With Sympathy and Prayer Love, peace and prayers, Mike and Joan Cahill