Charles R. Johnson, 87, of Muhlenberg, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Phoebe Berks Healthcare Center. He was the widower of Martha "Sue" (Walker) Johnson who passed away November 22, 2003. Born in Marked Tree, Arkansas he was a son of the late William M.and Bessie Pauline (Doyle) Johnson. Charlie graduated with a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. A United States Army Veteran, he served in Thule, Greenland during the Korean War. An electrical engineer, Charlie worked for Western Electric for 35 years until his retirement. He was a member of Wyomissing Church of the Brethren. He is survived by two daughters, Charla, wife of Todd Clark, of Nebraska and Carey, wife of David Babczak of Shillington; six grandchildren Matthew and Devon Clark, Lindsey and Jayme Babczak, and Danae and Kirstyn Johnson, daughters of his pre-deceased son, Sidney W. Johnson of Colorado. He was also pre-deceased by his daughter, Susan Reagan Johnson. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with services beginning at 11:00 am in the Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. 2100 Perkiomen Avenue Reading, PA 19606. Interment in Clinton Cemetery, Clinton, AR. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bicycle Colorado, 152 Market Street, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80202, Pearl S. Buck International, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, Pennsylvania 18944, or Phoebe Ministries, 1925 W. Turner Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104. For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com
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