Birth date: May 17, 1940 Death date: Mar 9, 2015
Johnson, Warren Paul “Whitey to some”, “John to others”, passed away March 9th at the age of 74, in the company of his loving family. He was predeceased by his mother Agnes and his father Paul. He is survived by his wife of 46 yea Read Obituary
Uncle Johnny, you will be missed by many. You were a strong man with a HUGE heart! Rest in Peace.
Whitney and the kids
I served with Warren aboard the Nautilus in the late 60s. He was a "Nuke Puke" and I was a "Forward Puke". (Half the boat was nuclear trained and generally worked aft in the engine room or the reactor room, while the other half who were not nuclear trained worked generally in the forward areas - torpedo room, communications room, etc. The two names each group used for the other were used lovingly.)
Though we worked in different area of the boat, our interactions in the crew's mess during meals and during recreation times - poker, movie nights, etc., led me to gain a tremendous amount of respect for Warren. He was a natural leader whose quiet, intelligent approach to problems - large and small - made him a mentor to so many of us. He was a shipmate that so many of us sought to emulate.
I learned to respect him even more as I served with him in leadership roles in the Nautilus Alumni Association. His advice and guidance were invaluable.
We have lost a great shipmate, a great friend, and a great American patriot. We will miss him sorely.
Rest in Peace, Warren! And keep the after-life boat in tip top shape for those shipmates who will follow you!
Lonnie L. Barham
I served with Warren on the USS Nautilus, he will be missed by all of his shipmates. I'm sorry he was taken from us before he could show me how to make a neckerchief out of a pair of socks to get past the jarheads at the gate of the Submarine Base. Our prayers go out to his family.
Larry & Liz Klein QM2(SS) 1964 to 1967
I served with Warren on the Nautilus, and we are saddened by his passing. I am truly sorry he got away before he could show me how to make a neckerchief out of a pair of socks just to get pass the Jarheads at the gate at the Sub Base. God Bless You Warren our prayers are with your family.
Larry & Liz Klein QM2(SS) 64 to 67
I served with Warren onboard Nautilus and was there when we threw him overboard for his initiation. We also went through fires and flooding casualties where the bonds of friendship are forged. Many years later I was in Portsmouth NH standing on a street corner late one Saturday night when a voice behind me got my attention. It was Warren again and both of us were waiting on our wives to meet us. He also showed up at the Millstone Nuclear Power Station where I was working, and we again talked about our days on Nautilus. Warren was the best example of a shipmate that I could ever think of. He will be in my memory for a very long time and I will miss him.
My respects to the entire Johnson family on your loss and to all of the friends on Nautilus who have lost a great friend and shipmate.
Sailor Rest Your Oar - We have the watch.
John Dudas MMCS(SS) USN RET.
Chino Valley, AZ.
I will always remember our escapades....still makes me smile.
Jiggs
A good man and GREAT SHIPMATE! He taught me a great deal during our time on SS(N)571 together.
Bruce Kinne MM1(SS), 1968-71
For Madelyn and the Johnson family,
May the love you feel for Warren lessen your sorrow and the love that surrounds you be a source of comfort. Warren was both a shipmate and friend in life. He and I served together in USS Nautilus as enlisted sailors and later on USS Proteus as young “mustang” officers. Warren's love of family and sense of duty was strong and his humor infectious. I will remember Warren and I will lift a glass of cheer in his honor at future submarine reunions. Sailor, rest your oar!
Tommy & Patsy Robinson
