Casey Johnson

Casey Lee Johnson, 42, of Fargo, ND, died unexpectedly on September 18, 2025 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo.

Casey was born on July 5, 1983 to Steven Johnson and Diane Wigdahl Ross in Fergus Falls. He attended Adams Elementary School and graduated from Fergus Falls Senior High.

Casey worked as a forklift operator and receiver at various companies including Dacotah Paper Co. and Goodin Company. He was currently employed with Baldwin Supply.

He was an avid sports fan for all Minnesota sports. He loved and lived for the Minnesota Vikings. He enjoyed fishing, biking, water sports, model cars & airplanes, drawing, grilling, and anything outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Dennis Ross; grandparents, Ed & Donna Johnson, and Laverne Wigdahl; and aunt, Vicki Pieske.

He is survived by his fiancé, Kelley Wilhelmi; mother, Diane Wigdahl Ross; father, Steven (Jodie) Johnson; future parents-in-law, Richard & Diane Wilhelmi; brother, Jeremy (Lisa) Johnson of Farmington; sister, Amanda (Justin) Frahmof Moorhead; stepbrothers, Jeff (Patty) Ross of Pelican Rapids and Jason (Estrella) Ross of Fergus Falls; stepsister, Cherie (Jere) Lynnes of Pelican Rapids; nieces and nephews, Delaney, Kaitlyn, Gabriel, and Ryleigh Johnson all of Farmington; great niece, Alora Johnson; aunts and uncles, Mike & Patti Wigdahl, Jeff & Penny Wigdahl, Brenda Martinson & Gregg Geitzen, Dennis Pieske, and Brian & Judy Johnson; and many cousins & friends.

Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, at Olson Funeral & Cremation Chapel in Fergus Falls with visitation one hour prior.

Clergy: Reverend Loren Mellum

Interment: Hamar Cemetery, Rothsay, MN

If you are struggling with mental health issues, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com