Jere Raymond Johnson, 73, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Sarah (Craig) Johnson and the late Edmund N. Johnson. He proudly graduated from Conestoga Valley, class of 1970 and later graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in science in economics. For most of his career he worked for the United States Postal Service where he retired in 2021 and for some time worked for Patwil Homes Real estate. His family will remember him being on the sidelines at all their sporting events cheering them on. He found great joy in attending family functions and social events where some remember him by being the "life of the party". Jere was a regular at Zig's Bakery and enjoyed traveling when time allowed.

Surviving in addition to his mom, Sarah, are three sisters, Patricia J. Hildebrand, Nancy J. Wilson and her significant other Bob Brackbill, Sharon L. Johnson, one niece, Jill wife of Matt Williams, one nephew, Chris Hildebrand, two great nieces, Hannah, Lexi as well as one great nephew, Owen. Preceding him in death is a brother-in-law, Terry L. Hildebrand.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral service at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz PA 17543, on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM. There will be a viewing from 9:30 AM until the time of service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Those desiring may send contributions in Jere's memory to the Diabetes Foundation, https://diabetesfoundationinc.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/ .