Roy A. Johnson, (83), a longtime Pullman resident died Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Aspen Park of Cascadia in Moscow, Idaho. He was born March 20, 1939 in Oak Park, Illinois to Adolph H. and Emily (Mrazek) Johnson and grew up in Berwyn, Illinois.  Following high school graduation from Morton High School in Cicero, Illinois, he attended St. Olaf 's College in Minnesota.  He received his doctorate in mathematics from the University of Iowa in 1964, before joining the U.S. Peace Corps.  He taught mathematics at the University of Lagos (1964-65), University College of Addis Ababa (Ethiopia, 1965-66), and Washington State University (1966-1998).   Roy met Carole Schulte of Fort Madison, Iowa while in graduate school, and in October of 1967 they were married in Iowa City, Iowa.

He enjoyed reading, going for walks, and using the computer.  He was a member of Pullman Baptist Church until it closed in 2008 and then became part of St. James' Episcopal Church (Pullman).  He was active with the Pullman Senior Center.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, three older brothers, and his wife of 52 years Carole.  He is survived by their daughter Jennifer (Doug) McElroy of Pullman, Washington; their son Mark (Denise) Johnson of Gig Harbor, Washington, three grandchildren Griffin, Emma and Riley Johnson, and nephew Ralph Johnson of Chicago.  A memorial service for Roy and Carole is planned for the near future with details to be announced when available.  He will be laid to rest at the Pullman City Cemetery, and Corbeill Funeral Home of Pullman has been entrusted with arrangements. Memorial donations can be sent to St. James' Episcopal Church, 1410 NE Stadium Way, Pullman, WA 99163 or to the Pullman Senior Center, 190 SE Crestview, Pullman, WA 99163.