Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Ronald M. Johnston, age 72, of Portland passed away Friday morning August 12, 2022 in Westminster Village in Muncie.  He was born in Portland on August 2, 1950 the son of Robert and Aletha (Remakulas) Johnston.  He was married on November 14, 1981 to Jo Ellen Fisher who survives.  Ron was retired from Teledyne Portland Forge after 40 years.  He was a 1968 Portland High School graduate, served in the National Guard, member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and Arch Bridge Kroozers.  Ron enjoyed being with his family and was a car enthusiast.

Surviving are his wife Jo Ellen, one son Tyler Johnston (wife Kelsey) of Yorktown, one daughter Megan Shawver of Valdosta, Georgia, five brothers Carl Johnston of Muncie, Gary Johnston (wife Cecelia) of Portland, Richard Johnston (wife Patty) of Portland, Dan Johnston (wife  Lori) of Rolling Prairie, Indiana,  and Robert Johnston of Portland, three sisters Diana Link (husband Jack) of Ft. Recovery, Ohio, Karen Wolford (husband Dale) of Portland and Jane Johnston (wife Deb) of Greenville, Four grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by two brothers Tom Johnston and Mark Johnston.

Funeral services will be Wednesday August 31, 2022 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Portland. Burial will follow in the Salamonia Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 – 7:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to Jay County Cancer Society or Riley Children's Hospital.

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