Raymond T. Johnson, 87 of Thomasboro, died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 19, 2026, at Peace Lutheran Church, 200 W. Arnold Avenue, Thomasboro with Rev. Michael Stoerger officiating.  Burial will follow in Beckman Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 18, at Peace Lutheran Church, Thomasboro.  Baier Family Funeral Services, Flatville is handling arrangements.

Raymond was born December 16, 1938, in Urbana, the son of Theodore and Edna Janssen Johnson.  He married Sherry K. Boggess March 18, 1967, at Peace Lutheran Church, Thomasboro.  She survives.

Along with his wife, Sherry, he is survived by two daughters, Lisa (Don) Johnston of The Villages, Florida; Melissa (Peter) Hartman of Champaign; four grandchildren, Brandon (Carlie McCleary) Johnston, Allie Johnston, Jacob Hartman and Nathan Hartman.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Raymond attended Allen School from 1944-1952 and graduated from Urbana High School in 1956.  In 1975 he graduated from the Graduate School of Banking, University of Wisconsin.  Raymond served in the U.S. Army 1962-1965.

In June of 1956 he started as a bookkeeper at Champaign County Bank.  He went on to become a proof operator, internal accountant, auditor, cashier, Chief Operations Officer and vice president. After leaving the bank in 1987, he became a full-time farmer with his father.

Raymond was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Thomasboro; currently serving as church treasurer.  He previously served as congregation chairman.  In 1990, he was appointed trustee and treasurer of Beckman Cemetery.

He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan.  Raymond loved spending time with his family.

Memorials may be made to Peace Lutheran Church, Thomasboro or Beckman Cemetery.  Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.