Marianne Bähr Johnson Obituary (1948 - 2023)

In loving memory of Marianne Bähr Johnson of North Las Vegas, Nevada, who passed away due to complications with ALS on November 29, 2023. She was the devoted wife of Rhomer Anthony Johnson, loving mother of Marc (Laura), Julie (Ryan), Matthew (Angela), Johnathan (Stephanie) and Jessica (Wade), and “Oma” to 20 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren who all loved and adored her. Marianne was born in Ziegelhausen, Germany on September 1, 1948, to Friedrich Albert Bähr and Anni Nageldinger. She was the youngest of five children; one brother, Fritzel and three sisters, Wally, Ursula and Eldeltrud. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Ursula. Her childhood in Germany was spent swimming in the Neckar River and helping her dad deliver baked goods from his bakery. She developed a deep love for her heritage that she brought with her to America when she fell in love with Rhomer, a young Army boy, who swept her off her feet. They were married in Durant, Oklahoma on November 19, 1966, before eventually moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, where they raised their family and joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Marianne was the ultimate homemaker. She loved a clean home and always served the best meals. She received a sewing machine as a gift from her husband and taught herself to sew. She took pride in making many special dresses for her daughters and grand-daughters. She also made matching Christmas stockings for each of her family members. She always taught those around her about the gospel through her Christlike example. The things that mattered most to her were her “sweet, sweet grandchildren”, her children, her husband and the gospel of Jesus Christ. She loved family traditions including Oktoberfest and singing Silent Night in German together at Christmastime. She loved attending the temple and making memories with her loved ones. She was an amazing woman and loved by all who knew her. She leaves a beautiful legacy for generations to come. A closed casket viewing will take place on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 4:15PM, followed by a memorial service from 5:00PM to 6:00PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 5975 N Clayton St, North Las Vegas, NV 89031. Marianne will be interred at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, Nevada in a private ceremony on Friday, December 8, 2023.