Kenneth Leroy Johnsen's Obituary
Kenneth Leroy Johnsen, 75, a resident of St. James City, FL since the early 2000’s, formerly of Stanfordville, NY passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Cape Coral Hospital. He was born February 25, 1948 in New York, New York to the late Sigurd and Berit (nee Loland) Johnsen.
Kenneth was a proud United States Airforce Veteran, who served in the Vietnam War. He was an avid fisherman, gardener and an award-winning photographer. He spent many hours volunteering at the St James City Civic Center.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Pat Johnsen of St. James City, FL; three children, Janet Salisbury (Sean) Poughkeepsie, NY, Edward Crawley of Clark Sumit, PA and Michael Crawley (Leonisa) of Tillson, NY; one brother, Sigurd Johnsen (Catherine) of Oregon; as well as four adored grandchildren, Britt, Caitlin, Brendan and Jonathan.
“Any fool can have a child. That doesn’t make you a father. It’s the courage to raise a child that makes you a father.” -Barack Obama
No formal services are scheduled at this time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907.
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