Robert Cregg Johnson (Bob), 89, of Galena, set off for distant shores on December 31, 2025.

Bob was born June 17, 1936, in Syracuse, NY.  Bob attended Cathedral Academy, Syracuse NY, where he was the captain of the basketball team. Upon graduation from Notre Dame University in 1958, Bob served in Korea. On November 28, 1959, Bob married Anne Butler in New York, NY. Bob and Anne moved to the Chicagoland area in the early 1970’s. For nearly 40 years Bob was a Civil Engineer focusing on hospital construction and renovation. In his leisure time Bob enjoyed golfing, sailing, travel, and spent over 20 years working on the race committee at the Chicago Yacht Club.

Bob is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anne (Butler); children: Victoria, Katherine (Larry Nordin), and Mark (Cheree Dillon); his grandchildren Sarah Nordin, and Eric Nordin. Bob was predeceased by his son, Robert (Amy); his parents, Dr. Robert D. Johnson and Francis (Cregg) Johnson; his sister Debbie  Scherrer and brother Michael Johnson.

Bob’s family thanks the skilled and caring staff at Midwest Senior Care Assisted Living, and Nursing Home, and Hospice of Dubuque who took care of him with respect and compassion.

Bob, out.

Online condolences for Bob’s family may be left at www.tristatecremationcenter.com