Howard Walter Johnson ’36

Howard died Mar. 17, 1997, at the Stamford [Conn.] Hospital. He was 82. A graduate of Worcester Academy, he majored in economics at Princeton, and was a member of Dial Lodge. After graduation one of his first accomplishments was to climb Switzerland's Matterhorn.

Howard had a splendid WWII record as a commander of a B-24 for the 8th Air Force and the Military Air Command. He flew 33 combat missions over Europe, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters. He retired in the rank of colonel, USAF Reserve.

Howard served American Airlines for 38 years in various management positions, retiring in 1979.

He was active in community affairs, serving as commander of the Stamford Power Squadron and the Stamford Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla, president of the Stamford Kiwanis club, lieutenant governor for all Fairfield County Kiwanis clubs, and a past chairman of the Stamford Yacht Club's race committee.

He is survived by his wife, Gretta S., daughter Lynn Rowley, stepdaughter Judith Parker, son Richard S., stepson John Mellecker, and four step-grandchildren. We of the class offer sympathy to his family.

The Class of 1936