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Richard L. Johnson, who lived in Menlo Park for nearly 20 years, died May 1 in Mountain View at the age of 80.
Born and raised in Moline, Illinois, Mr. Johnson joined the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He graduated from Stanford University in 1958 with a degree in industrial engineering, and worked as an engineer for Ampex and Varian Associates.
He and his wife, Marlyn, raised their children in Menlo Park. In the late 1970s he moved to Dallas, Texas, where he was self-employed.
Mr. Johnson enjoyed vegetable gardening, playing piano, smelt fishing, diving for abalone, his pet chickens, gambling, and visiting over a cup of coffee, say family members.
He is survived by his children, Chris, Natalie, Barbie and Doug; sister Jeanne Baker; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his longtime partner, Bertha Faye Dudley.
Condolences may be sent to the online guest book. Donations in his name may be made to Pathways Hospice, 585 N. Mary Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085 www.pathwayshealth.org or the Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org.