Cory Johnson passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. He was born on May 11, 1969 to Melvin R. Johnson and Janis K. (Smith) Johnson. He married Amy Hertzfeld on June 16, 1995 in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Grand Rapids and she survives him in Bowling Green.
Cory was a 1988 graduate of Otsego High School and went on to earn an associate degree in law enforcement from Owens Community College. While at Otsego he excelled at sports, especially basketball. Cory is one the few players to score 1000 points for the varsity team. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and played in numerous softball tournaments over the years. He worked for the Bowling Green Public Works Division for 29 years. Cory did not know a stranger, he loved people, and made friends so easily. He loved coaching and watching his sons in the sports they played. Cory was a member of the Sons of the Legion in Tontogany and The Fraternal Order of Eagles #2180 Bowling Green.
Along with his wife Amy and mother Janis, Cory is survived by his sons: Drake (Justina) Johnson of Weston; Dane (Michenzi) Johnson of Bowling Green; granddaughters; Ava and Aliyah; brother Chad; and nieces and nephews; Brandon, Logann, Morgan, Nathan, Faith, Phoenix, Destiny, Adelyn, and William. Cory is preceded in death by his father Melvin and brother-in-law William “Billy” Hertzfeld, Jr.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the Johnson family to help with medical expenses.
Visitation for Cory will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 from 3:00 – 7:00 PM at Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home & Crematory 1460 W. Wooster Street Bowling Green, Ohio 43402. Cory’s funeral service will be held on Wednesday July 10, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow at Tontogany Cemetery.
Hanneman Family Funeral Homes is honored to serve Cory’s family and encourage those to share a fond memory or condolence by visiting hannemanfh.com.
