Tory Jean Johannsen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Tory Jean Johannsen, age 35, died Sunday, June 5, 2022 at the Hospitals of Providence East in El Paso, Texas. Memorial services will take place Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 2:00 p,m. at the Schaller-Crestland School in Schaller, Iowa. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of arrangements. Tory Jean Johannsen was born on March 12, 1987 in Storm Lake, Iowa to Janet (Turnquist) Illum. He was baptized and confirmed at the Schaller Presbyterian church. In 2005, Tory graduated from Schaller Crestland High School. Tory entered the U.S. Army after graduation and served until he retired with the rank of corporal in 2012. While serving in the U.S. Army, Tory earned the following medals: Iraq Campaign Medal with two campaign stars; Army Accommodation Medal; two Army Good Conduct Awards; National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Combat Action Badge; Driver and Mechanic Badge; two Track Vehicle clasps; Driver and Mechanic Badge with Mechanic clasp; and Overseas Service Ribbon. While Tory was deployed he helped to build and secure an Iraq Police station, build walls around Baghdad to reduce weapons and bomb materials coming into the city, and served in the Foxtrot Company recovery section where he was responsible for the recovery of people and vehicles that were down or disabled in active areas. Following Tory’s retirement from the U.S. Army, he enrolled in college. In 2016, Tory graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Analytics. He graduated in May of 2019 with his Master of Business Administration. Tory dedicated his free time to serving others. He was a volunteer at the HOPE Institute where he renovated and maintained two existing structures for homeless female veterans and provided guidance in basic financial skills to veterans. He also mentored numerous soldiers and veterans suffering from PTSD. Tory assisted in the Annual Women Veterans Symposium for a number of years and took part in serving at the Veteran Stand-down. This is an annual event held by the El Paso County Homeless Veteran Coalition to provide direct services to homeless veterans. From 2012 to 2016, Tory tutored students weekly in business principles classes. He was an ongoing and active community service volunteer for the following non-profit organizations: Muscular Dystrophy Association, Alzheimer’s Association, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Ronald McDonald House, Diabetes Association, Wounded Warrior Project, USO and Adopt-A-Highway. Tory had a heart of gold and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Left to cherish the memory of Tory are his parents, Jim and Janet (Turnquist) Illum of Schaller, Iowa; brothers: Dylan Johannsen of Schaller, Iowa; Karl Illum of North Bend, Oregon; sisters: Shauntelle (Jeramie) Rodriguez of Schaller, Iowa; Heidi (Thomas) Leaton of Coos Bay, Oregon; nieces and nephews: Izabella Lyon; Elysia Lea Rodriguez; Regina Lee Rodriguez; Kader Illum; Silas and Sephira Leaton; extended family and friends. Tory is preceded in death by his infant daughter: Andrea Alice Christina Johannsen; infant son: Christian Jean Johannsen; grandparents: George and Alice Turnquist; Val Jean and Bonnie Johannsen; Cardia and Berniece Illum; and his aunt: Melissa Johannsen.

Tory Jean Johannsen

March 12, 1987 - June 5, 2022