Johnston, Robert L. age 88 of New Brighton, passed away March 25, 2017 at his home with family by his side. Preceded in death by wife, Elaine; infant son, Craig; brother, Harry; sister, Lois (Bill) Wallace. son-in-law, Mickey Vesel. Survived by children, Sandra Vesel, Susan (Ray) Mimnaugh, Robert (Liz); grandchildren, Joseph Erickson, Elin Nelson, Catherine Johnston, Matthew Johnston, Eleanore (Zach) Hinton, Katherine, Matthew and Emily Thielen; sister-in-law, Betty Johnston; brother and sister-in-law, Evonne and LeRoy Tauer; many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and close friends. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation 1 hour before service. Funeral service Saturday, April 1 at 11 AM all at: Washburn-McReavy.com Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828 2901 Johnson St. N.E.

Published on March 29, 2017


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