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Diana Mae Johnson

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Diana Mae Johnson, 76, of Jefferson City, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 10, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Kuptz) Engler. Diana was united in marriage on February 18, 1984 to Floyd "Dale" Johnson in Jefferson City. Diana was employed for the Missouri Department of Insurance until her retirement. She ran the family business and also sold Princess House Crystal. Diana enjoyed playing games on her computer, collecting Jessie Barnes paintings and watching figure skating on TV. She loved making flower arrangements, going to the riverboats and casinos. Diana's biggest joy was spending time with her family but most of all her loving husband, Dale. She is survived by her husband, Dale; daughters: Christine Sue Eiken and Vivian Ione Pittman; sons: Curtis Lee Bracher (Angela), John Carl Johnson (Karen), Robert Dale Johnson Sr. (Mary) and Charles Amaziah Bilyeu; sister: Sharon Clara Maziarka; brothers: Vincent John Engler (Pamela) and Steven Engler (Wanda); grandchildren: Jason Bennett, Amy Peters, Amber Bilyeu, Craig Nilges, Joshua Johnson, Robert Johnson Jr., Jamie Johnson, Christian Johnson and Shelby Johnson; 38 great- grandchildren and many other family and friends. Diana was preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Marilyn Botts and Vivian Engler; and son: Joseph Johnson. Private family services will be held. A celebration of Diana's life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109, (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com.

Published March 22, 2020

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