Rudolf Jack Johnson Jr. was born Jan. 27, 1968, to his mother, Jane A. Johnson, and father, Rudolf J. Johnson Sr. Rudy lived a typical childhood enjoying everything from baseball, fishing and camping to riding bikes. Rudy and his family moved around for some time, living in Washington, California, and even Hawaii for a short time, before they would eventually settle down in Evanston.
Rudy graduated high school in 1986 and set out to achieve one of his long-time goals. Rudy attended the police academy in Ogden Utah, and later graduateed.
Although he never achieved his goal of becoming a police officer, he went on to start a family of his own. He eventually had three sons, Rudolf J. Johnson III, Richard A. Johnson and his youngest, Austin J. Johnson. Rudy loved his children more than anything in the world. One of his proudest moments was being able to attend Richard’s Naval Boot Camp graduation.
Rudy lived for his family. Becoming a grandfather and being close to family are some of the many things that brought him joy.
Rudy is preceded in death by his father, Rudolf J. Johnson Sr.; mother, Jane A. Johnson; and sister, Tonya D. Johnson.
Rudy will live on through his three sons and five grandchildren; his brother, Virgil Johnson; and sister-in-law, Connie Johnson; along with all of his nieces and nephews.
Rudy was a loving father, a devoted son and was loved by his sister, Tonya, and brother, Virgil. He lived the best life he could and loved as much as he could give.
A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, April 11, at Crandall Funeral Home, 800 Uinta St., Evanston.
In lieu of the flowers, donations to cover cremation and funeral expenses can be made via Zelle to Connie Johnson (707-688-8819), or via Venmo to Connie-Johnson-234/
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.aaronsmortuary.com.
