Walter J. Johannsen Ph.D.

Johannsen, Walter J., Ph.D. Born to Eternal Life on October 11, 2008, at the age of 78. Beloved husband and best life-long friend of Marilyn (nee Retzer). Loving father of Kristin (Kevin Millham) and Karen (Gary Talsky). Cherished son of Bridget (Johannsen-Moen). Dear brother of Eileen. Also survived by many other relatives and loving friends. After graduation from Marquette High School and University, he served in the U.S. Army which started his lifelong interest in photography; on his return, he earned his Ph.D in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. In 1965 he achieved ABPP Diplomate certification. After an internship at the Veterans Hospital in Tomah, he returned to Milwaukee and worked at Wood Memorial Veterans Hospital. He later opened his private practice which he held until 1992. He also served as a consultant to several Archdiocesan institutions and organizations. Together with his colleagues he held several seminars and published studies. He was a member and former president (1972-73) of the Milwaukee Area Psychological Association, member and former president (1985-86) of the Wisconsin Psychological Association and a founder and the first president of the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology. He was perhaps most proud of his role and work as a founding member of the Sherman Park Community Association in the early 1970's. Walt also enjoyed numerous and varied hobbies: folk dancing, world travel, learning languages, back packing, local architecture and history. He recently authored Emerald Waters: A History of Forest Lake. As a stamp collector, he also volunteered at the public museum. He loved to race several classes of sailboats and won trophies in numerous regattas as a member of the Milwaukee Yacht Club. Visitation at ST ANNE'S SALVATORIAN CAMPUS CHAPEL, 3800 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee, at 12:00 noon followed by a Memorial Mass at 1:00 PM celebrated by his friend Rev. Thomas Suriano on Thursday, October 16, 2008. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Sherman Park Community Association, 3526 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53216 (414-444-9803 - www.shermanpark.org) or to Heifer Project International, 1 World Ave., Little Rock, AR 72202 (800-422-0474 - www.heifer.org) would be deeply appreciated. The family extends a special thanks to the staff at St. Anne's for their kind and compassionate care. Condolences to: www.legacy.com/JSONLINE/DeathNotices.asp JELACIC FUNERAL HOME Serving the Family 414-466-2134