Dr. Edward Bruce "Doc" Johnson, 69, of Rochelle, IL passed away unexpectedly on Wed. July 21, 2010 in Door County, WI while on a fishing trip. He was born on June 24, 1941 in Rockford, IL; to Edward P. and Gwen (Belanger) Johnson. Graduated from Northland College
in Ashland , WI and then graduated from the IL College of Optometry in South Chicago, IL

Bruce married Marilyn Jane Child on June 5, 1965 in Ashland, WI.
He served as an optometrist in the US Army during the Vietnam War. In 1975 , he started his optometry business in Rochelle. Memberships include VFW Post 3878, Rochelle Moose, Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club, St. Patrick Church and the IL Optometric Association.
He was an avid sportsman and out doorsmen

Preceding him in death was his father on May 30, 2004, mother on Aug. 29, 2002.

Survivors include his wife Marilyn of Rochelle; daughter: Lori (Don)Smith of Byron, IL and
son: Jason (Cheryl Russell) Johnson of Rochelle; grandchildren: Tristan C. Smith and Kara E. Smith; and brother: Dr. William P. Johnson of Tucson, AZ;

Visitation at Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th St., Rochelle, on Sunday, July 25, 2010 from 2 to 5 PM. Family Funeral Services will be held on Monday.
Memorial to Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club.
Burial at St. Patricks Cemetery in Rochelle.