Omer L. Johnson

Memorial services for Omer L. Johnson, 89, Tecumseh, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel in Topeka. Mr. Johnson died Tuesday, July 10, 2007. He was born July 27, 1917.Mr. Johnson worked for the Santa Fe Railway for 38 years and retired in 1977. He was a longtime member of Tecumseh United Methodist Church. He was a family man who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and bowling.Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Betty Lou, of the home; two sons, Max and wife Linda, Bend, Ore., and Stan, of the home; a daughter, Charlotte Hastings, Lawrence; six grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.The family suggests memorials to Helping Hands Humane Society or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent at www.penwellgabel.com.