Robert C. Johanson.  Robert was dead on arrival at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek on October 2, 1976.  A lifelong Battle Creek resident, Robert was dispatcher for the Battle Creek Fire Department.  He was a former announcer for WBCK and WKNR radio stations and a former police officer in Battle Creek Township.  He also was a licensed FCC radio operator and had been employed by Battle Creek Ambulance Co.  He was a member of Seventh Day Baptist Church and the International Association of Firefighters 335.  Survivors included parents, Dr. and Mrs. Ellis H. Johanson; his widow, the former Marilynn Jenkins; a son, Stephen; a stepdaughter, Niaomi Evelyn Clark; and one sister, Mrs. Owen (Ruth) Davis.

Information from Battle Creek Enquirer obtained from Willard Library