William Lee Johannsen, 45

William Lee Johannsen, 45, of Bayard, Nebraska, passed away on May 5, 2026, in Scottsbluff, NE. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel in Scottsbluff.

Graveside services followed at Angora Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his wife, Sarah Johannsen.

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Will was born April 7, 1981, in Scobey, Montana, to Dallas and Judy Johannsen. He grew up all over Montana. After high school he joined the Army National Guard from 1999-2007.

After the Army he moved Lusk,WY, and worked in construction. Then he moved to Scottsbluff to work at Magnolia Homes. He then created his own construction company, “Wild Bill-ders,” in 2010. For the past 10 years, he has worked at the Wildcat Hills. In December 2025, he started a new job at Kuskie Oil to become a propane tank inspector, and he built Tim’s office at Kuskie.

He was a fierce friend and built lasting relationships. His friend, Cat, who worked for him in construction, offered him the job at the Wildcat Hills.This new location allowed him to flourish and become quite the wisecracker.

He was an avid prankster, just ask Gary (his work wife) or Gary’s wife, Colleen.

When Colleen had had enough ofWilliam’s shenanigans, she decided to reach out to her oldTarget coworker, Sarah.

Soon one text message turned into the best day of his life: one year after their first date,William married the love of his life, Sarah Alfred, on July 4, 2024, in Gering, Nebraska.They loved going on adventures, whether it was camping, fishing, or Sarah helping him prank someone.

They were inseparable.

He could really do it all, from attic to targets to tic-tac-toe. He was always building something.

He could build a house from the ground or individual items, like a Halberd. He did all sorts of projects in Nebraska and even branched out toWashington for a custom remodel for his brother. He loved to build and create things, especially for the ones he loved. His best achievement was theWildcat Hills Range. Some projects are unfinished, but his friends and family will complete them with his memory in their hearts.

Will enjoyed the outdoors and spent much of his time fishing, hunting, camping, and boating. He appreciated both the mountains and the prairie, and especially enjoyed life on the farm with his two dogs, Shadow and Rusty, five cats, chickens, and a duck that was a special favorite.William cared deeply for animals of all kinds— except rattlesnakes.

He was always willing to help others, and in keeping with that spirit, he chose to donate his organs in hopes of helping others one final time.

He is survived by his loving wife Sarah; parents Judy and Dallas Johannsen; brother Brian (Kim) Gregg; niece Abigail Gregg; mother and father-in-law Ralph and Guylene Alfred; brothers-in-law Ralph Alfred, Rodney (Julia) Alfred,Timothy (Donna) Alfred; Aunt Peggy Johannsen; great-uncle Charles and great-aunt Ellen Johannsen; many cousins; and friends that were more like family.

William was preceded in death by this maternal grandparents Wilis and JennieWood, his uncleWalterWood, his paternal grandparents Frank andTootie Johannsen, and his uncle Bruce.