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
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