Paul Ronald Skogebo

November 9, 1937 - November 7, 2021

Paul Ronald Skogebo 1937-2021 Paul Ronald Skogebo passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2021 at his home of 51 years in Mesa, Arizona, at the age of 83. Paul was born on November 9, 1937 in Owatonna, Minnesota to Elmer and Mabel Skogebo, and was the youngest of four children. Paul found his passion in sales at a young age, and sold his first trailer when he was 14 years old at his father’s small Minnesota dealership. Paul went on to serve in the National Guard and the US Army. In 1959, Paul became a top Airstream salesman in Southern Minnesota, and then a chance vacation in 1964 landed him at Robert Crist and Company RV in Mesa, Arizona, where he would ultimately serve as President until his passing. Additionally, Paul was a co-founder and past president of the Priority RV Network of independent dealers, then known as REDEX. He has also built multiple RV and mobile home parks throughout the years. All of which, led to several accolades including his 2007 induction into the RV/MH Hall of Fame, having been named the first-ever RVDA Dealer of the Year and his listing by RVBusiness as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the RV Business.” Paul married the love of his life, Janice, on March 20, 1966, and they spent 50 beautiful years together, until her passing in 2016. Paul and Jan, who have traveled the world over, had enjoyed spending time in their favorite places: Maui, HI; San Diego, CA, and most recently La Jolla, CA, where Paul continued to visit until this past October. Above everything, Paul enjoyed spending time with his family, and was a proud follower of Jesus Christ. Although Paul was known as a “King of the Road”, he could always be found at every home game cheering his ASU Sun Devil Football team to victory, catching a local sunset, or spending time with his favorite canine companion. He also had a special interest in classic cars. Paul’s kindness, sense of humor and quick wit, made him an instant friend to anyone he met, and will be missed deeply, by his family and friends. Paul is survived by his daughter, Julie Tyler (Norm), and son David Skogebo (Jocelyn); seven grandchildren, Norman Tyler (Tammy), Michael Tyler, Kristina Tyler, Hannah Skogebo, Tatum Skogebo, Jackson Skogebo, and Carter Skogebo; and two great grandchildren, Grace Tyler and Andrew Tyler; and several nieces and nephews. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on November 18th at Central Christian Church in Mesa, AZ at 933 N. Lindsay Road. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Mayo Foundation: Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. S.W., Rochester, MN 55905 or www.mayoclinic.org.