Richard Johnson, 83, of Barrington, passed away after a courageous battle with COPD. He was the devoted husband of 52 years to the late Kathryn G. Johnson. He is survived by his sisters, Evelyn Carter and Eleanor Bennett, his four children, Karen, Lisa, Siri and Eric, and their spouses, Jim Broderick, the late Harry Ogrinc, Will Noering and Karen Conklin-Johnson, as well as his grandchildren, Meg, Peter and Chris Broderick, Betsy and Matthias Ogrinc, Ben, Charlie and Max Noering and Cassie and Colin Johnson. 

Richard worked his entire career in the graphic arts industry, ultimately retiring as the general manager of a packing design company, Green Brothers, Inc. Richard was particularly known for his kind heart and quick wit, and will be dearly missed by those who knew him.

His funeral was held on Monday, March 2, 2020 from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Ave., Riverside with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Luke Church, Washington Road, Barrington. Burial followed in Forest Chapel Cemetery, Nayatt Road, Barrington. For full obituary and online condolences please visit wrwatsonfuneralhome.com