5/7/2009
NEWS BRIEFS
Obituary: Bill Johnson

Arvid William (Bill) Johnson died April 21, 2009, at age 81.

He had been a partner in the sales agency of Frank J. Brady & Associates and later formed AWJ & Associates where he developed automotive accounts for Specialty Screw Corporation of Rockford, IL. In 1975 he became president and owner of Specialty Screw. He retired in 2000.

Survivors include his wife, Anita; sons, Specialty Screw owner Russell Johansson and Mark Johnson; daughter Kristine Seymour; and five grandchildren.

Messages to the family and memorial donations to Goodwill Industries may be sent c/o Specialty Screw Corp., 2801 Huffman Blvd., Rockford, IL 61103.