Memorial for Richard T. Johnson, Source of Delicious Desserts for Michelle's Cafe

Michelle’s Café in Eureka will be closed Saturday morning to celebrate the life of the owner’s father, Rich Johnson, who died on Sunday.

According to a Facebook post from Enjoy Eureka, many of the café’s patrons know Johnson by virtue of his baking prowess. For the last several years, he had supplied the restaurant with gooey butter cakes, cheese cakes, pies and many other desserts.

“Rich helped make Michelle’s what they are today and his kindness, company and, of course, his desserts will be greatly missed,” it read.

His obit was published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Thursday and described him as a friend and neighbor to many who loved the Cardinals and playing golf and “became quite an accomplished baker.”

He was married to his wife Catherine (Kay) Johnson for 58 years and his survived by his children Denise, Steven and Michelle, with more of his family listed on his funeral notice.

Services included a memorial Mass celebrating his life at noon, May 11 at St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church, 1969 Doughtery Ferry Road, St. Louis. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. at the church.