Walter T. Johnson, 85, of Wadsworth, formerly of Lemont. Owned and operated, with his wife, Eleanor, Tastee Freeze, Lemont (1958-1970), Chef at the Beaten Path and Matterhorn Restaurants and Cog Hill Golf Club. Forty year member of the Lemont Lions Club. Beloved husband of Eleanor, nee Gawell, Johnson; loving father of Ralph (Vilija), Cheryl (Mark) Thomas and Eric (Denise); cherished grandfather of Sara, Noel and Anna Thomas, Alyssa, Erika and Seth Johnson, Teja and Dustin Johnson; dear brother of the late Carl and the late Gladys Johnson. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m. at the Markiewicz Funeral Home, 108 Illinois St., Lemont. Lying in state Monday, Jan. 27, 2003 from 10:30 a.m. until time of services at 11:30 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Lincoln and Lemont Sts., Lemont. Interment church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bethany Lutheran Church Access Fund. Info: 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com
