Naples, Florida - Irma Ledta Johnson (nee Meyer), age 97, passed away on November 11, 2025 in Naples, FL, with family by her side. She was born January 31, 1928 in New Albany, IN to Henry Friedrich Meyer and Dorothy Koehler Meyer Poff.

She graduated from New Albany High School in 1945 and attended college at Indiana State University, where she obtained a degree in Home Economics and Business, graduating in three years. She began teaching at age 20 and was only 2 years older than some of her high school students.

While at ISU she met John W. Johnson, who was studying engineering at the nearby Rose Hulman College, on a blind date, and they married in 1949. They moved several times before settling in Fort Wayne, IN, in 1957, where John was a professor of engineering at Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne. Their daughter, Rosalie, was born in 1953 and son, David, in 1955. Irma was a proud Charter member of Bethany United Methodist church. She received a Master's Degree from St. Francis College in 1970 and spent 21 years teaching business classes at North Side High School.

In 1984, her husband, John, died unexpectedly at age 60. Many friends supported her during this difficult transition, one of whom told her to never turn down an invitation - and she took that to heart.

In 1990, her first grandson, Andrew Johnson, was born in Houston, and in 1994, her second grandson, Alex Fogg, was born in Chicago. They were the light of her life, and she travelled often to see them.

In 2004, after 36 years at her home in Fort Wayne, she moved to Naples, FL to be near her daughter and family in Pelican Bay. She took to the community like a duck to water. She was on her Barrington Condo Board for 11 years, 2 years as its President. She attended Naples United Church of Christ, where her favorite seat was in the balcony, which she climbed up to until age 94. She was also an active member in the Naples Doll Club, opening each meeting with a beloved inspirational message.

Irma was a very warm and inquisitive person. She loved getting mail, and then e-mail, reading the paper, and talking on the phone - her curiosity and contact with others kept her mind sharp. She was an inspiration to all and was considered a "2nd mom or grandma" to many.

Irma will be entombed at the Graceland Mausoleum in New Albany, IN. A memorial service will be held there in spring 2026. A celebration of Irma's life will be held at Club Pelican Bay in Naples in January 2026 (date TBD).

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the John W. and Irma L. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund for engineering students would be most appreciated. Donations can be sent c/o The Development Office, Purdue Fort Wayne, 2101 Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805.