Karl Edwin Johnson

Karl Edwin Johnson, 90, of Asheville, formerly of Bloomfield, NJ, died Monday, October 27, 2014, at Pisgah Manor. A native of the Bronx, NY, he was a son of the late Charles and Anna Lindstrom Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Curry Johnson, and siblings, Arthur Johnson and Vivian Hamilton. Mr. Johnson attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, graduating in 1950 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He later worked for Royal Insurance in New York City. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, proudly serving in World War II. Mr. Johnson enjoyed his family, gardening, jogging and reading. He was a long-time member of Swedish Vasa Order Tryggve #88 in Montclair, NJ. He is survived by two daughters, Diane Johnson and Jane Bodman; and a sister, Elsie Cassidy. A memorial service will be held at a later date in New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060-9979. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.