Johnson, Robert Carl 67, of Saddlebrook, AZ, passed away on March 2, 2023. Born on May 29, 1955, in Minneapolis, MN, Bob was the son of Donald and Gladys (Phyle) Johnson. He grew up in Bloomington, MN alongside his siblings: Gary, Rick, Debbie, Susie, and Vicki. Bob was a devoted father and partner. He is survived by his partner of 26 years, Lori Stegink; his children Jeremiah (Sarah), Nicholas (Kelly), and Shannon (Chad); his step-children Andy Stegink and Jill (Terry) Schmitt; and his grandchildren Kagan, Zoe, Kaelee, Jordan, Konnor, Alice, and Louis. He is also survived by his siblings; Gary (Donna), Rick (Arlene), Debbie (Brad) Blomberg, Vicki Sweeney, and Susie Peterson. Bob was predeceased by his father, Don, his mother, Gladys, and his brother's lifelong partner, Arlene Kaufhold. He will always be remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Bob graduated with a degree in Diesel Mechanics from Hennepin County Technical College. He worked for Shiely Concrete and Cemstone Concrete for 44 years, becoming the fleet manager where he managed 7 facilities and 40 mechanics. He was passionate about his work, and his dedication and expertise helped make Cemstone the largest concrete company in the Upper Midwest. Bob is also a Bloomington Lincoln High School alumnus, Class of 1973. He enjoyed racing stock cars and working on a pit crew in his younger years. As a father, Bob's interests often centered around sports. He enjoyed his bowling leagues, pickup hockey, downhill skiing, and golf trips with friends and family. Bob also volunteered his time coaching soccer for the Rosemount Area Athletic Association and serving as the Ice Time Coordinator for Rosemount Area Hockey Association. Later in life, Bob could be found fishing and enjoying the summer season at his lake cabin with Lori and their neighbors. He loved his pets and left behind his dog, Riley, and his cat, Boomer. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at Mendakota Country Club on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 12-3 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Bob's memory. Bob will always be remembered for his humor, strength, confidence, kind heart, contagious grin, and unwavering love for his family and friends. May he rest in peace, and may his loved ones find comfort in the magical memories they shared.

Published on March 12, 2023