Wyatt Martin Johnston

December 17, 2016

Wyatt Johnston 88, passed away at his home December 17, 2016. Born in Shreveport, LA he was an honorably discharged veteran of the US Army. Wyatt came to Toledo, to further his education and attend the University of Toledo. Upon his graduation in 1954 with a degree in Economics, he joined Supreme Life insurance Company. After six years he joined Owens Illinois working in Human Resources for 18 years. He spent his later years in Human Resources for Jobst Institute and retired in 1993 as their Plant Manager. Wyatt was a member of Warren AME Church where he served as Trustee and Sunday school teacher. He was a member pf the NAACP and served pm the board of the Frederick Douglas Community Center and the United Way. He was also very active in Democratic party politics. Wyatt had a 56 year marriage with his wife Gloria Jones Johnston who preceded him in death in 2009. Wyatt loved to hunt, fish and play golf. He leaves to cherish his memory son Jan Johnston, granddaughter Elia Gene Johnston, and a loving family of nieces and nephews of which he served as patriarch and many dear friends. Visitation will be Tuesday 6 – 8 p.m. Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel, family hour Wednesday 11:00 a.m. followed by funeral services at 12:00 noon Warren AME Church, Rev. Dr. Otis Gordon officiant, entombment Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. www.dalefh.com