Robert Edward Johnson of Wilber passed away June 21, 2024, at the age of 84 after a prolonged battle with cancer.
Robert, affectionately known as Bob to many, was born Aug. 28, 1939, to John Henry Johnson and Carrie Maihan Johnson in Grand Forks, Minnesota, where he assisted his parents' with work on their farm until deciding to embark on a life of his own.
Following his time on the Johnson Family Farm, Bob worked in a variety of jobs, but excelled as a carpenter, painter and handyman. Many will fondly recall Bob's high-quality craftsmanship as well as his excellent work ethic.
In his free-time, Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and pets as well as gardening, camping, motorbiking, and honing his skills as a craftsman.
Bob was a devoted family man and is deeply missed by no less than 15 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, 10 children and numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces alongside his one surviving sister and his wife.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Johnson and Carrie Maihan Johnson, and his sister, Carol Aken. He is survived today by his wife of 30 years, Tracy Johnson; his former wife, Loretta Miner; his children, Patricia Mulvania, Joshua Johnson, Richard Johnson, Robert Johnson, Tammy Moe, Debbie Adcock and Courtney Johnson; his step-children, David Baldwin, Patricia Ollie, and Matthew Ollie; his sister, Jeanette Parks; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
A celebration of Bob's life will be Monday, July 1, at 10:30 a.m. at Radiant Springs Church in Crete.
