Dr. Johannes was raised in Belmont and was very active in
the 4-H with Jersey cattle. He was a graduate and the valedictorian of his
Belmont High School class. He enrolled into the in the Per-Veterinarian Program
at the New York State Agricultural Collage at Cornell. He then was accepted in
the New York State Veterinary College at Cornell, and graduated in 1961. He was
selected for membership in Alpha Zeta, (an honorary agriculture fraternity) and
Alpha Psi. (a veterinarian fraternity)
Upon graduation he spent one year in practice with Dr.
Thorington, in Rushford. He entered the U.S. Army in August of 1962 for a two
year tour, attaining the rank of Captain. In August of 1964 he came to Almond
and opened a veterinarian practice; which he operated until May of 2008. In
addition to his practice, Dr. Johannes owned and operated two dairy farms in
the Almond area. The home farm had Jersey cattle, which were shown at the
local, state and national levels. Over the years, over 30 “Excellent” cows were
bred and developed. (the highest receiving a score of 94) At one time the herd
had an average score of 87.5 points. (90 being excellent) He was a member of
the AUMA, WNYMA, NYSUMS, AABA, and the AARP. Over the years he and Gail enjoyed
traveling in their motor home.
He is survived by two sons, Mark Johannes of Almond, and
Ralph (Sara) Johannes of Belmont, three grandsons, Tyler, Zach, and Warren
Johannes, and one granddaughter, Rochelle Johannes. At Dr. Johannes' request
there will be no prior visitation or service. Please consider memorial
donations to the SPCA Serving Allegany County. To leave online condolences,
please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
