Johnson, Richard Lee 1968-2024

Richard Lee Johnson, 55
December 2, 1968-March 14, 2024

Published 10:31 pm Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Richard Lee Johnson, 55, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in South Bend, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to and are pending with Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

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Richard Lee Johnson Obituary

Richard Lee Johnson, 55, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in South Bend, Indiana with his family by his side.

Richie was born on December 2, 1968 in Niles, Michigan, to the late Fay Johnson and Joann (Barrett) Johnson.

Along with his parents, Richie was preceded in death by his brothers, Fay Johnson Jr. and Joseph Johnson.

Left to cherish the memory of Richie is his Yorkie, Mini; children, Kayla (Cody Call) Johnson, Michelle (DeShawn) Clark, Danielle (Travis Edwards) Culberson, Chasity Cole, and Lacie (Roy Janke) Paholski; siblings, Luann (Gene) Solloway, Shelley Johnson, David (Heather) Johnson, Teresa Solloway, Rita Johnson, Karen May, and James Smith; 14 grandchildren who are carrying out his legacy; many friends and family, and “baby mommas”, Katie Ickes and Crystal Culberson, who have promised to hold down the fort.

Richie attended Brandywine Public Schools and spent most of his adolescence at Skate-A-Rama. He was better known as “Pizza Rich” from those who will remember him from Bobalony’s, Bobcats Pizza Den and Richie’s Pizzeria.

Richie enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and sharing wisdom with his many friends. He was loyal to a fault and a lifeline for many. Richie was loved by many and will be missed by all.

Richie’s family will privately lay him to rest at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services.