Fred Joseph Johnson

The world lost a bright light when Frederick Joseph Johnson, 64, of Indian Wells, CA passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2015. He was a most beloved individual to his family, friends and to everyone he met.

Fred is preceded in death by his wife of 33 years Celia; parents Helen and Thomas F. Johnson; brothers Daniel (Howard) Johnson and James M. Johnson; Sister-in-law Diana Johnson and brother-in-law Paul Krietemeyer.

He is survived by his daughter Courtney (Hotchkiss), son-in-law Jason, granddaughter Jayden and grandson Cole of La Quinta, CA; First wife Becky Jenkins of OH, daughter Lori Johnson of PA, granddaughter Jodi (Jeremy) Zartman of La Mesa, CA; Sisters Carolee Krietemeyer, of Ft. Jennings, Ohio, Janet (Paul) Fether of Safety Harbor, FL, Anne (Ron) McNutt of Pinellas Park, FL, Kathryn (Tim) Kayser of Delphos, OH, and Patti and( Rich) Huber Ft. Jennings ,OH; Brothers Jerry (Lana) Johnson and Jeffery (Lynn) Johnson. And was Uncle Fred to many!

Fred was born in Delphos, Ohio in 1951. He graduated from St. Johns High School, and went on join the US Navy from 1969 to 1970. He moved to California, and married Celia on June 30, 1973. He studied at Mt. Sac College, Class of 1979. He worked as a mason, and then as a construction plumber with his brother in law, Bob Spilman, for many years. He then worked for many years as a successful Agriculture broker in the Central and Coachella Valley.
Fred had a passion for boating, water skiing and camping with his large family and many friends over the years. He was actively involved in his community and homeowner's association, and has received awards for volunteering with his grandchildren's schools and the American Legion. Always one to give, Fred also received honors from the Red Cross for donating gallons of his own rare-typed blood and plasma. His zest for life, generosity and constant humor will leave a hole in many hearts.

The funeral service will be held at Forest Lawn Chapel, 69855 E. Ramon Rd., Cathedral City, CA 92234, on July 24th, at 3:00 p.m. A celebration of life will immediately follow at Desert Falls Country Club 1111 Desert Falls Parkway, Palm Desert, CA 92211.

In lieu of gifts, consider an act of kindness towards others or make a donation to a worthy cause in his name.