Obituary Gary L. Johnson, 66, of Washington passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 10:01A.M. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Gary was born on May 30, 1949 in Macomb to Wilbur and Clara Lee Bliven Johnson. He married Dorothy "Dottie" Geary on September 12, 1970 in Athens. She survives. Also surviving is his mother, Clara Lee of Galesburg, his children, Troy (Regina) Johnson of Oakwood and Amber (Don) Aultman of Washington; four grandchildren, Austin Johnson, Aaron Aultman, Alyssa Johnson, Breanna Johnson; siblings, Mike L. (Sharon) Johnson of Galesburg, Peggy S. Williams of Montana, and Pamela Brock of Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his father. Gary first attended school in Springfield becoming a Registered Respiratory Therapist assistant and clinical instructor at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He later earned his Associates degree as a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg. He was a lifelong employee of OSF, first working at St Mary's in Galesburg as a director of the department for over 10 years. He worked a brief time in Pontiac. For the following 32 years, he worked at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Gary had many interests over the years, some of which included aquariums, trains, gardening and bonsai trees. Gary was a friend to many and will be dearly missed. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. A service for Gary will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 4:00P.M. at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. Pastor Dan Doty will officiate. There will be a visitation prior to the service, from 2:00P.M.-4:00P.M at the funeral home. Visitation JAN 24. 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington 2075 Washington Road Washington, IL, US, 61571 Memorial Service JAN 24. 04:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington 2075 Washington Road Washington, IL, US, 61571