May 10, 1938 – April 25, 2023 Robert D. Johnston, age 84, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born May 10, 1938, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, to parents, Maxine (Dannenberg) and B. Lytton Johnston. After growing up in Ridgewood, he attended and graduated from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, where he met the love of his life, Melinda Leithead. The couple wed on September 1, 1961, in New York, New York.

After serving in the U.S. Army, Rob joined Owens Corning Fiberglass, and held several different positions across different divisions. After leaving Owens Corning, Rob owned or partnered in local businesses to include Young Equipment, USCA, about-Golf, and InSim. Rob also served as president of the Ohio Petroleum Marketers Association for many years.

As a 54-year resident of Perrysburg, Rob was involved in many clubs and organizations. He was a member of Laurel Hill Swim and Tennis Club, the Toledo Club, and longtime member of the Belmont Country Club, where he held positions as the golf committee chair and golf representative to the TDGA. Rob and Melinda enjoyed all the activities at Belmont CC to include tennis, platform tennis, swimming, golf and the many social events that they attended. Rob also served as president of the Toledo District Golf Association.

Robbie J. lived life to the fullest with a big smile and twinkle in his eye. He may not have known anyone when arriving to an outing or event, but never left one without having many new friends. He also enjoyed all the many activities and sporting events his grandchildren participated in.

Robert was preceded in death by wife, Melinda, December 28, 2019. He is survived by his brother, George (Ann) Johnston, Needham, Massachusetts; son, Barry (Molly) Johnston, Perrysburg; daughter, Morgan (John) Earl, Ridgewood, New Jersey, and grandchildren, Robert, Daniel (Madelon) and Maxwell Johnston, Baker, and Maxine Earl; niece, Margaret (Peter) Boyes, San Diego, California.

Visitation for Robert will be held on Monday, May 22, from 11:30 a.m. until the time of his Celebration of Life service at 1 p.m., at Grace Church Perrysburg, 601 East Boundary Street. A celebration reception will be held at Belmont Country Club, 29601 Bates Road, Perrysburg, following the ceremony.

Memorial contributionsmay be made to Grace Church Perrysburg, 601 East Boundary Street, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Arrangements by Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, Perrysburg. Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneral homes.com