Richard (Rich) Edward Johnsmeyer
Richard (Rich) Edward Johnsmeyer
Rich was born on August 2, 1947
in Boise, Idaho to Edward Arthur Johnsmeyer and Elsie Irene Johnsmeyer. He was a brother to Sharon Baker of Boise,
Idaho.
His childhood was spent hunting
and fishing with his father and his best friend, “Ol” Brad Rice. They spent many hunting adventures on an
island in the Snake River near Wilder, Idaho.
He attended Meridian High School
where he graduated in 1965. He went on
to attend the University of Idaho until he was called upon to proudly serve his
country in the United States Army in 1968 during the Viet Nam War as a Combat
Engineer.
Upon return he met and married
his wife of 41 years, Julie Duncan of Mtn. Home, Idaho. They were blessed with two wonderful boys,
Shane and Brandon. Rich began his career
in Boise, Idaho where he operated his own trucking business for a short
time. The family then located to
Pocatello, Idaho where he worked for GK Machinery. He loved being around and operating heavy
equipment. They later returned to Boise,
Idaho where he worked for Peterbilt in sales.
In 1984 the family moved to Elko, Nevada to begin an opportunity with
Eklund Drilling Company, Inc. where he was the Purchasing Agent and Manager of
the Warehouse for 24 years. He was
responsible for maintaining a fleet of drill rigs, where there was never a dull
moment. He met many lifelong friends
there and influences in that working environment were passed along to his
boys. One special friend jokingly stated
that “someone in heaven must have needed the wrong parts.”
He and Julie retired in 2008 and
moved back to Meridian, Idaho .
He loved the outdoors, camping,
fishing, hunting and spending special time with the boys and family. His special interests included NHRA Racing,
Nascar Racing, driving his Shelby Mustang, spending time with his Black Lab
Katie, Boise State football parties, the many fishing trips to Alaska and
conversing with his many pals. He and
Julie enjoyed a Panama Canal Cruise for their 40
th
anniversary.
Rich is survived by his wife,
Julie, his son Brandon Johnsmeyer, of Elko, Nevada, his son Shane and his wife
(Jennifer) and two precious grandsons, Keagen and Kory, and granddaughters, Hayley and Sierra, and
special great grandson, Isaiah of Elko Nevada.
Also surviving is his sister, Sharon Baker of Boise, Idaho. Nephews include Scott Baker, Bryan Baker and
Darin Baker, of Boise, Idaho, Ryan
Johnson of LA, California, and Kyle Eklund of Reno, Nevada. Nieces, Lisa (Bart) Veis of Bend, Oregon and
Lindsey Leonis (Joe) of Reno, Nevada. Loving family members include Sofia Wegman
(special granny), Lance and Joanne Eklund, of Reno, Nevada and Rita Rawls of
Boise, Idaho. He was preceded in death
by his parents Edward Arthur Johnsmeyer and Elsie Irene Johnsmeyer.
Our family would like to thank
the doctors and nurses at the VA Hospital for their constant special care the
last few years.
Memorials are suggested to the Wyakin Warrior Project, P.O.
Box 9924, Boise, ID 83707, or another favorite charity
.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Sunday,
January 26, 2014 at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel, 5400 Fairview Ave.,
Boise. At his request cremation will
follow the service. A committal service
will be held at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at a letter date. A viewing will be held and the family will
greet friends on Saturday January 25, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at
Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel.
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