Robert J. Jansen
December 2, 1963 ~ February 26, 2025
Born in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Celebration of Life:
Robert Jon Jansen, 61, passed away Feb. 26, 2025.
Survived by his mother, Carol Jansen; uncle, Michael Chorak; and cousins, Jennifer, Dominic, Sydney Sinatra and Hannah Steele.
Preceded in death by his father, Richard Jansen; brother, Barry Jansen; grandfather, William Chorak; grandmother, Dorothy Chorak; grandfather, George Jansen; and grandmother, LaVonne Jansen.
Robert was born December 2, 1963, in Pueblo, Colorado. He was an outstanding athlete when he was a student at Pueblo South High School. He earned a degree in construction and management while attending college at Stanford University on a football scholarship. After graduating from Stanford University, he worked in California and Texas. Bob went back to school and completed a law degree. He passed the Bar exam in Colorado, where he practiced law for a period of time and was a member of the Colorado Bar Association. He then went on to build cell towers for Cricket. Also, he and Mike spent many enjoyable hours working at the family farm in Beulah. He loved riding his four-wheeler over the pastures and in the trees.
Visitation prior to the 2 p.m. funeral service on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in the Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens, following the service.
Services
Funeral Service: March 5, 2025 2:00 pm
Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-542-1552
http://www.montgomerysteward.com
Bob had this pickup he’d drive around his years at Stanford. Very few had one. So he helped me out a few times.
Bob was the first classmate I met and the last I saw in 1987. He called me out of the blue in 1989 to inform me of the untimely death of a mutual friend.
So seeing this as I googled Bob is just personal for me.
We played football, joined the same fraternity, double dated, and shared an off campus apt for a time.
In Pueblo Bob could have been an instate star but he was a confident guy with a realistic outlook for a kid his age thinking back.
I wish I had put myself out there and contacted Bob. He was similar but way more. Bob was well liked and respected at Stanford. He was smart like everyone but was just this big, loving guy, everyone was comfortable around. Bob was not trifled with. He might have not been Pueblo special anymore, but did still walk around as comfortable as he felt on his farm, I imagine.
He had and kept long after graduation a tight circle of friends.
His life was his hard work in educating himself and always doing the right thing. I never heard a negative word about him in those years.
Hell if I had a role model it would have been Bob. But Bobby now I will think of you in a new way that is just a little early for me.
Yes we lost touch but I can tell you his two girlfriends were special. Bob was genuine. He attracted people .
Condolences to immediate and extended family. Bob himself wasn’t much for expressing his own issues or emotions, and that appears unchanged.
So sorry to see this news. Bob was a friend and really amazing guy.
My condolences to the family. Classmate and neighbor. Rip Bob your cats will miss you!
So very sad to hear of Bob’s passing. I went to high school with Bob. He was sweet, smart and fun. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
I remember Bob well and this is both shocking and sad. Bob was an athlete and worked hard at his craft. You wouldn’t believe how fast he was for being that big. I remember joking around with him about running and him being to big to be fast and he ran me down. Lol He was a gentle giant and the last time I had seen him was just before leaving on a scholarship to Stanford I believe. RIP Bob.