Robert Iver (Veum) Johnson (92)
May 24, 1928 to July 18, 2020, of Mondovi, WI and Aspen, CO.
Bob was born on the family farm south of Mondovi to Albert and Goldene V. (Rosenow) Johnson. He graduated from Mondovi High School in 1946, then went on to college in Madison.
In 1950 he was drafted in to the Korean War.
He was a Dairy Farmer with registered Jersey Cattle, called Double 'J' Farm in Buffalo Co. He served 2 terms as Assemblyman for the 92nd District of WI from 1960 to 1964.
After moving to Aspen he worked for United Airlines and was a shuttle bus driver until he was 82. An avid skier, he traveled Europe to ski at every chance. Living in Aspen gave Bob the opportunity to meet many celebrities, he had a story for each. He was also a devoted reader, only true stories. Political history, theories and middle east affairs were some of his interests.
A faithful Green Bay Packer and WI Badger Fan.
Preceded in death by his parents, his brother and sister in law David and Marilyn (Strader) Johnson, his Sister and brother in law, Donna and Larry Schumacher and niece Dawn Schumacher.
Bob will be missed by his nieces Faye Schumacher, Deb Pavelski, nephew Steven Johnson. Great nephews David, Genesis, Kyle, Jacob, Dustin and Michael. Great Nieces Laken. Amanda, Kayla and Alantis. Cousin Terry Stiner. Several Great Great Nephews
At his request there will be no service performed. Bob gave his body to Anatomical Services of Mayo for educational disposition.