Elwyn B. “John” Johnson, 89, of Venice, FL, formerly of Aurora, IL, passed away peacefully April 18, 2020, in Venice Hospital. He was born June 20, 1930, to Roy and Elsie Johnson. John founded Naperville Rental Center in Naperville, IL in 1963. He grew the business over 30 years until he retired in 1993. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School, was a graduate of East Aurora High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Illinois. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as a cryptologist during the Korean war. John was an avid golfer, loved the game of tennis, and faithfully followed his Illini. John is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Marilyn (Buckley) Johnson; his children, Carol (Chuck) Barrett of Batavia, IL, Cristi (John) Hoffman of Batavia, IL and Roy Johnson of Burlington, WI; his grandchildren, Karen (Chris) Lundquist, Eric (Lynette) Johnson, Kelly and Heidi Hoffman and Emily Barrett; his brothers, Merwyn (Mary Ann) Johnson and Glenn (Doreen) Johnson; and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter Karen in 1960 and son-in-law John Hoffman in 2005.