Service Details
A MEMORIAL GATHERING WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, APRIL 5th, 2024 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Franksville Memorial Park Hall (9614 Northwestern Avenue Franksville, WI 53126).
In accordance with his wishes, Frank was cremated and his remains will be interned and later spread at his favorite place.
Please contact his sons Mark (414-581-0320) or Jacob (262-902-3427) for any questions.
Frank peacefully passed away Wednesday evening, March 13, 2024 with his wife Siony and eldest son, Jacob, by his side. Frank had endured 3 weeks of aggressive treatments, in an attempt to mitigate a myriad of health issues, before the family decision was made to place him into hospice care. Frank made it abundantly clear that the diminished capacities that resulted from his health issues and the prognosis of long-term care were unacceptable to him.
Frank was preceded in death by his first wife Paula Mae Johnson (Collura)(2016), his parents Mark Lawrence Johnson (2003) & Dorothy Jean Johnson(Bailey)( 2019)as well as his youngest brother John Michael Johnson whom died tragically in (1982). Frank is survived by his wife Siony Johnson (Kim), two sons Jacob John Michael Johnson/ Caitlyn White of Milwaukee and Mark Lawrence Johnson II/ Miriam Abigail Johnson (Hansen) of Racine as well as his two grandsons, Archibald Maes Auri Johnson and Lawrence Paul Joseph Johnson (Jacob and Mark respectively), his brother Mark/Jill Johnson/Nelson, & his sister Margaret/Rich Hackner). Frank also has a granddaughter due to be born on April 29th to son Mark/Miriam.
Frank abhorred abuse of power and was a champion for the working man. His professional life was dedicated to standing up for workers right as he represented UAW Local 438 for many years as their Chairman. Upon retiring from his union leadership role, and from the Delphi corporation as a whole, he worked for the AFL-CIO Workforce Development Center where he helped individuals receive grants and government monies to better themselves and provide skilled trades training. Upon retirement, Frank enjoyed nothing more than operating his lumber mill and helping his sons with a wide array of woodworking projects. Frank took great pride in all of his endeavors but none more than his lake property in Crystal Falls, Michigan that he and his father built. Nothing made him happier than adding to and maintaining his lake property with his sons or simply enjoying a cold beer listening to the Brewers while he watched his sons fish or saw wood or whatever the days may have entailed. In accordance with his wishes, Frank will be cremated and his remains will be interned and later spread at his favorite place. Frank will be greatly missed and his accomplishments will be forever appreciated by all those he impacted.
A MEMORIAL GATHERING WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, APRIL 5th, 2024 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Franksville Memorial Park Hall (9614 Northwestern Avenue Franksville, WI 53126).
Mary Land says
I am a member of local 438. Frank was truly a great union leader. He was a brilliant man. I am forever grateful for his leadership. My sympathy to his family
Mike Bruder says
I will always remember our many conversations in the union office at Delco. We weren’t always in agreement but we always respected each others opinion.
Frank had a photographic memory and years after leaving the stock room he could remember almost all of the stock numbers of the items there!
I hope he had years of enjoyment with the snowmobiles I sold him.
He will be greatly missed!
Christine Cavallaro says
We are all saddened to learn of Frank’s passing. His efforts were greatly appreciated by UAW Retired Workers Chapter 438 members.
Sincere condolences to the Johnson family.
May Frank RIP…
Anonymous says
Prayers and thoughts to the family and friends frank will be remembered as a hard work for his union brothers and sisters r.i.p 🙏 🙏🙏🪽🕊
Robert Daniels says
Frank was a great friend we had so much fun in high school and after that
John Koller says
Rest in peace Frank, I remember you well from many years ago
Kurt Barikmo says
I wish to send my sincere condolences to Franks family. Frank was a model leader whose work enhanced the lives of thousands of coworkers and those in the community. My life and those in my family are among those who live better lives because of Frank. He will be greatly missed.
Randy Lukomski says
Frank was always unique and a real union man. I enjoyed working with and for him and all the decisions he made to keep Delco-Milwaukee thriving for many years. My thoughts are with his family!
Jim Singer says
Frank always had an opinion. He will be missed. Another Brookfield Boy gone to soon!
Love ya !!
Dawn Dvorak says
Frank was my oldest and dearest friend as I have known him since I was 14 yrs. old. He was one of the most unique characters I have ever known and we had a lifetime of laughs and good times. Frank was the ultimate party guy. Never a dull moment. He loved his family more than anything. He found his true calling in life working for the union. He was perfect for that job. The forever hippie and rebel I want to put my arms around him and mostly thank him for making my life so much fun! Until we meet again Frank – give everyone a hug for me in heaven. I loved you Frank Johnson!
Dave Schuldt says
I first met Frank in High School. I thought he was one scary dude! Never did expect he would become one of my best friends. We were in each others wedding party’s, countless motorcycle rides, vacations with Paula and my wife Kathy, and an uncountable number of beers!
Unfortunately life gets in the way with work, raising a family etc. We lost touch a bit over the years. Wish we could have gotten together one more time. Rest in peace Frank. My condolences to all the Johnson family,
Roger Hinkle says
Frank was a valued co-worker during his time working as a dislocated worker program case manager at the HIRE Center in Milwaukee. He brought a very special kind of creativity to the workplace that greatly benefited his colleagues. He was a truly an special human being.
Brian Johnson says
Rest in peace, Frank! You will be missed.