Richard H. Johnsen

October 11, 1949 - March 22, 2018

Richard H. Johnsen, age 68 of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018. He was born on October 11, 1949 to the late Melvin and Violet Johnsen in Chicago, IL. His love of sports was present in all aspects of his life. Richard founded the Lake Villa Timberwolves in 1995 and coached youth baseball, floor hockey, and basketball. He was a “patient” fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs. He was an avid golfer, a 200 average bowler, and loved playing 16” softball at Heritage Park. Richard also played baggo and loved his grandkids dearly. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Nancy (nee Gable); his sons Tim (Cynthia) Johnsen, Kevin Johnsen, and Ryne (fiancé Erin) Johnsen; grandchildren John, Paige, Jack, Payton, James, Lorna, Ariana, and one on the way; his siblings Betty (Dave) Lentz, Wayne (Sandy) Johnsen, Keith (Megan) Johnsen, and Melody (Joe) Wargo; his brother and sister-in-laws Mark (Mary) Gable, Patty (Rick) Goben, Margie (Rick) Witt, and Tom (Marcia) Gable; goddaughter Mandy Simmons; and uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Dennis Johnsen. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Ringa Funeral Home, 122 S Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046. The funeral service will begin at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, 215 West Illinois Street, Suite 1C, Chicago, IL 60654 would be appreciated.