Don Rae Johnson 80, of North Ridgeville passed away peacefully with his family at his side on the morning of Thursday March 14, 2013. He was born in Elyria on July 27, 1932. He was a long time resident of North Ridgeville. Don was a 1950 graduate of Eaton High School where he participated in baseball and basketball. He was employed by United Airlines for thirty four years retiring in 1990. Don was an avid athlete and had participated on various athletic teams in the Elyria area. He was a coach in the North Ridgeville Hot Stove League; Don especially enjoyed traveling and cruising with his sweetie Joann, family and friends. For the past twenty years Don and Joann enjoyed residency in Zephyrhills, FL in the winter months. He is survived by his wife of sixty one years; Joann (nee: Kelly), a daughter; Kay Johnson of Ft. Mill, SC, sons; Don Johnson Jr. (wife Judy) of LaGrange, Deron Johnson (partner Charles Brown) of Powers Lake, WI., additional survivors include three grandchildren; Amy Yoho (Rob) of North Ridgeville, Blair Johnson of Sorrento, FL, Patrick Johnson of Lisle, IL, five great grandchildren, and a brother; Jack Johnson (Laura) of Elyria. Don was preceded in death by his parents; Kay and Mollie (nee: Maddock) Johnson, a twin sister; Donna Fitzpatrick, sister; Beverly Gates and a brother; Jim Johnson. Friends may call 4-7 PM Saturday March 16, 2013 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where funeral services will be at 3:00 PM Sunday March 17, 2013. Reverend Dick Kretchmar of Birmingham Church will officiate. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in Don's memory to The American Diabetes Association 4500 Rockside Rd. Suite 440 Independence, OH 44131 or to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 3:00 PM Sunday March 17, 2013 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio Visitation: 4-7 PM Saturday March 16, 2013 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio