Jeffrey Keith Johnson

Jeffrey Keith Johnson, 60, of Buchanan, MI passed away unexpectedly at Lakeland Hospital in Niles, MI on Friday, August 3, 2018. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swem Chapel – 301 W. Front St., Buchanan, MI. Jeffrey was born on December 8, 1957 in St. Joseph, MI to the late David and Olga (Kolm) Johnson. On June 24, 1978 in Niles, MI he married Joan Jean Quirk. Jeffrey owned and operated Johnson Construction in Buchanan for over 30 years. He was an active member of St. Boniface Lutheran Church; an avid outdoorsman; a lifetime member of the NRA; a volunteer at the Berrien County Youth Fair; and he enjoyed Michigan’s Upper Peninsula; but most of all he loved being a husband, father and grandfather. Jeffrey is survived by his wife of over 40 years – Joan; his beloved daughter – Michelle (Brad) Huebner of Buchanan; cherished grandson – Bridger; brothers – Michael (Mary) Johnson of Benton Harbor, MI and David (Bonnie) Johnson of St. Joseph, MI; and step-mother – Janet Johnson of Savannah, MO. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, August 9, 11:00 A.M., at Swem Chapel in Buchanan. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Berrien Center, MI. Visitation with the family is on Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Swem Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Lutheran Church or to the Berrien County Youth Fair. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.swemchapel.com Legacy of Love A husband, a father, a grandfather too, This is the legacy we have from you. You taught us love and how to fight, You gave us strength, you gave us might. A stronger person would be hard to find, And in your heart, you were always kind. You fought for us all in one way or another, Not just as a husband, not just as a father. For all of us you gave your best. Now the time has come for you to rest. So go in peace, you’ve earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts, we’ll eternally keep.