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Robert Wynn Johannsen, son of Donald and Thelma Johannsen, was born in Marshalltown, Iowa in 1942 and graduated from Marshalltown High School in1960.
He moved to Tempe, AZ in 1962 to attend Arizona State University, graduating with a degree in Architectural Engineering in 1968. Bob worked for Phoenix-area architectural firms and in the last phase of his career he accepted a leadership role with esteemed engineering and design firm Ellerbe Becket, for whom he supervised the construction of Phoenix’s America West Arena and Bank One Ballpark in the 1990’s before his retirement.
Bob married Carol Maytag in 1965 and had two children, Brad and Dreya. Bob later married Patricia Farry in 1976 and for 36 years they were inseparable, building a beautiful home in Prescott and traveling the road together until her death in 2013.
Bob passed away peacefully on 12/7/2019, with his daughter and brother-in-law (John Farry) by his side. He is survived by sister Donilyn Ziebarth, son Brad Johannsen, daughter Dreya Johannsen and grandson Jacob French.
A gathering to celebrate Bob’s life will be held privately. Memorial gifts can be given online at www.asufoundation.org/ArchitecturePartners
Program in support of architecture student scholarships.
" Bob Johannsen’s sister, Donilyn Johannsen Ziebarth, emailed Anita saying Bob passed away, Saturday, December 7th. This is what she wrote:
"Dear Anita,
I unfortunately have to send news that Bob passed on December 7th. He was extremely ill and weak from cancer that had metastasized to several locations. His daughter was with him when he died. He never told anyone how sick he was. He had to have known that something was terribly wrong. It was a sudden shock for many of us. Feel free to pass the news on to others".
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Anita Smith (Elmore)
Rest in peace, Bob, my long time friend. We started out in Aaron Palmer School and both moved the same time of year to Franklin School. Bob lived across the street from me. When a Christian close their eyes on earth they open them in heaven. Goodbye, Bob.~~
Stephen Coon
Our prayers are with Bob's family and friends in this time of grief. I am so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. Steve Coon
Gleneta Miller (Werner)
So sad to hear of this loss from our class! He was a GREAT and kind fun guy! My condolences to his loved ones!
Dave Whaley
Bob ,RIP
Myself and Bob were close friends when we lived on West Church St.
Alan Garland
I recieved the news of Bob Johannsen's passing with a very heavy heart. I was still struggling with the news of Bud Hunt's passing when l heard. Bud, Bob, and l, and several other good friends were members of the tongue-in-chick,"Beef Gang" . I was the one who came up with stupid things we should do and Bob is the one who usually told me that my idea won't be happening. He will be greatly missed. God bless him and his family.