Lowell Robert Johannes, 81, Hays, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at HaysMed after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born April 16, 1943 in Salina, the son of Francis Lawrence and Agnes (Breer) Johannes. Lowell was the youngest of five boys by 13 years. He graduated from Salina High School in 1961 and earned a Master’s Degree in Industrial Arts from Fort Hays State University. While attending Fort Hays State he met the love of his life, Janet Faye Gregg. Lowell and Janet were united in marriage on August 20, 1966, and their prayers were answered when they were blessed with two sons, Jason and Travis.
Lowell taught at several schools throughout Kansas and shared his passion for math and woodworking with others. He loved to fish, create wood projects for his family, and supervise renovations done by his son Travis. His other hobbies included going to garage sales with his brother-in-law Eldon Gregg, collecting clocks, and working on old cars. Lowell’s greatest joy was his family, a sentiment he was sure to let everyone know. His family will miss him dearly, but will find comfort in all the memories Lowell made sure to make with them.
Survivors include his wife Janet of Hays, two sons, Jason Johannes and wife Sarah and Travis Johannes and wife Katelyn, all of Hays, a brother-in-law, Eldon Gregg of Hays, a sister-in-law, Jeannie Johannes of Salina, four grandchildren, Eryn Mazour and husband Darrick, Kelsey, Evelyn, and Lydia Johannes, two step-grandchildren, Maleena and Janell Carlyle, two great grandchildren, Bailey Mazour and Silas Johannes, twin great grandsons, Wesley and Wyatt Mazour, due any day, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Gerald, Gene, Ron, and Vern Johannes, and two sisters-in-law, Carol Gregg and Glori Ann Johannes.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at St. Joseph Cemetery with Pastor Dustin Mulkey officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Council of Ellis County. Services are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and condolences and memories of Lowell may be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com