Robert C. Johnson, 47, of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at his home.
He was born Sept. 17, 1969. in Gary, IN, to Richard and Ruth (Swanson) Johnson.
Robert was involved in the 4-H Dairy Program at the LaPorte County Fair. He enjoyed being a farmer and also enjoyed the company of his blue heeler dog, Buckwheat.
He is survived by his father, Richard Johnson of Arkansas; three sons, Brad Johnson of Rolling Prairie, Blake Johnson of Rolling Prairie and Ben Johnson of New Carlisle, IN; grandchild, Jamie Hawkins; fiancee, Carrie Hawkins of Rolling Prairie; brothers, Brian (Claudia) Johnson of Bentonville, AR, and Paul Johnson of LaPorte; and sisters, Laurie (Nick) Nehl of Union Mills, IN, and Katie (Bart) Geise of LaPorte.
Robert was preceded in death by his mother and one brother, Kevin Johnson.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Monday, Feb. 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 9 to 10 a.m. A life celebration will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Roger Ash officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Mill Creek, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made to the LaPorte County Fair 4-H Dairy Program c/o LaPorte County Extension, 2857 W. Ind. 2, Suite A, LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.