White Funeral Home
400 First Street West
Independence, Iowa 50644

INDEPENDENCE – Robert ALAN Johnson, 70, of Independence, IA, died unexpectedly, Monday, November 13, 2023, at the Buchanan County Health Center in Independence.

Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m. – Friday, November 17, 2023, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Independence with Pastor Greg DeBoer officiating. Burial will follow at the Quasqueton Cemetery in Quasqueton, IA.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the White Funeral Home in Independence. Visitation will continue for an hour before services, Friday, at the church.

Robert Alan Johnson was born November 12, 1953, in Independence, IA, the son of Robert Lewis “Bob” Johnson and Elaine Marie (Reagan) Johnson. He was raised in Quasqueton, IA, and graduated from East Buchanan High School in Winthrop, IA, with the class of 1972. On October 14, 1989, he was united in marriage to Shelly Jo Rasmussen at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Independence, IA. They made their home in Independence. Alan worked as a fabricator in the research and development division of several companies for 30 years and owned and operated Johnson Contracting for about 12 years. Most recently, he was the maintenance supervisor for NorthCrest Assisted Living in Waterloo, IA.

Alan had the great talent of being able to build and fix ANYTHING. He built and raced motocross bikes and stock cars for many years, and he enjoyed racing go-karts with his sons. Alan liked riding his Harley and he loved Blues music. He would play the guitar and sing, often looking for the best place to sing karaoke. He also refurbished guitars and grew his collection over the years. He and Shelly enjoyed playing pool together, often looking forward to pool league night. Alan and Shelly are members of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Alan is survived by his wife of 34 years, Shelly Johnson of Independence, IA; two sons, Blake Johnson of Minneapolis, MN, Cole Johnson of Independence, IA; his mother, Elaine (Fredrick) Franck of Cedar Rapids, IA; two brothers, Rick (Leslie) Johnson of Independence, IA, Aaron (Karol) Franck of Anamosa, IA; nephews Adam (Stacey) Johnson and their children, Natalie and Kendall of Independence, IA, Sean (Jill) Johnson, and their children, Danika, Skarlett, and Jr. of Independence, IA. He’s also survived by his mother-in-law, Loretta Rasmussen of Independence, IA; sisters-in-law, Julie (Lowell) Sanford of Dysart, IA, Jeanette Gahring of Versailles, MO; brother-in-law, Wayde Rasmussen, of Independence, IA; many other nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Jak.

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Lewis Johnson; one brother in infancy, Michael Johnson; one nephew, Ryan Johnson; great nephews in infancy, Kale Johnson and Ray Johnson; also, his father-in-law, Freddie Rasmussen; sisters-in-law, Sherry Eldridge, Joan Rasmussen; and brother-in-law, Todd Rasmussen.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be placed at www.White-MtHope.com.
White Funeral Home, Independence, is in charge of arrangements.