Jeremy Dean Johnson age 42, of Duluth, MN passed away suddenly at St. Mary's Hospital Essential Health in Duluth after a long battle with Leukemia. He fought his illness with strong faith and a brave demeanor. He remained positive through it all. Jeremy was born March 3 1976 in Amery, Wisconsin to Jaims Glenn and Judith (Fougner) Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at Balsam Lutheran Church rural Amery. Jeremy enjoyed growing up on the farm. He joined tiger cubs in second grade and continued to enjoy scouting until he reached the rank of Eagle Scout. He loved to sing and play guitar and was a participant in numerous choral groups during High School and college. Jeremy enjoyed traveling with the choirs and Boy Scouts. Jeremy graduated in 1995 from Amery High School and attended Viterbo College. He met his forever love Jessica Skadsberg on a blind date in 2001 and they married in August of 2004. Jeremy loved his wife Jessica and children Ian and Miriam fiercely and enjoyed their time together. Jeremy truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures – chatting and spending time with friends and family. Jeremy had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. He made so many friends while working at Best Buy and the Duluth Transit Authority.
Jeremy is survived by his loving wife, Jessica (Skadsberg) Johnson and his children Ian and Miriam Johnson. Sister, Joana and niece Neeve; Mother in law, Dorene (Neveau) Skadsberg; a sister in law, Cassandra (Ronald) Soderlund, Thomas & Cameron. Mother, Judy (Fougner) (Johnson) Sanders and step father Eldon Sanders; step siblings, Todd, Mike & Theresa Sanders. Father; Jaims Glenn Johnson and Stepmother Marsha Johnson and step siblings, Corey & Jeannie and very special cousin, Barb Friese.
Two celebrations of Jeremy's life will be held. Visitation will be held at Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery on Friday, Nov. 2 2018 from 4 – 7 pm. Another will be held in Duluth at the Rice Lake Fire Department 4051 Martin Rd. Duluth, MN 55803 on Nov. 9, 2018 from 4 – 7 pm. After the visitation we will be having one last beer with Jeremy at the Other Place Bar and Grill, 3926 E. Calvary Rd. Duluth, Minnesota 55803 at 7pm.