James Dale Johnson, age 33, died October 22, 2020 in Otsego. A PRIVATE Memorial Service will be held. The service will be livestreamed.
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James Dale Johnson was born May 4, 1987 in Coon Rapids to Rick and Caren (Carlson) Johnson. He was raised in Isanti. His family moved to Princeton and he graduated from Princeton High School in 2005. He married Ashley (Thaemert) on March 22, 2013. Jim was employed by O’Reilly Auto parts.
He loved auto racing, whether it was a bike, go-kart or his truck down the road. He was very involved with ERX in Elk River racing in the Beater-X class. Jim’s black Jeep was a staple at the track and if you saw it there you would know you were in for one hell of a heat. When Jim was on the track, elbow hanging out the window he “was just chilling here like a duck on the pond”
Jim always went out of his way to make others feel welcome and would always be more than willing to give anyone the shirt off his back no matter the situation. He would grab a wrench or hammer, and do whatever was needed to get back out on the track or to get the snowblower going so he wouldn’t have to shovel.
Jim was dedicated to racing but his daughter Lexi was Jim’s true love and what drove him on and off the track.
A part of him will live in all of us even if you just met him for buying car parts he touched everyone. He was one of a kind.
“Always remember it’s all in how you take the corner” #00
Jim is survived by his wife, Ashley; daughter, Lexi; mother, Caren (Frank); father, Rick (Deb); 3 siblings, Steve (Annie) Johnson, Amy Cox and kids, Liam and Brantley, Joe (Dede) Johnson and kids, Melanie and Audrina; and by many other relatives and friends.
My deepest apologize for your loss. Jimbo was a amazing guy. Always friendly and always made me welcome and one of the crowd. Won’t forget the parties at auntie and uncle dave’s. “Dangerous Dave”.
Taken away too soon.
Sam
I have so many fond memories of Jim. He always had a smile and a joke. A couple of my fondest memories were when he tried to put Dave’s race car in the trailer and ran right into the trailer. Another one was my granddaughter Hailey. Everytime Jim came to the house she knew his ugly jeep, she would run out of the house yelling bimbo!bimbo! Jim always made time to play with her. Jim was a very special person to our family and he will be miss deeply.
To the Entire Family of Jim Johnson: We are so sorry about the loss of a beloved son, husband, father and brother. God Bless all of you during this sad time. May you find peace knowing that you will be joined together in heaven some day. Hugs to you all.
So many special memories of the Johnson children when they were little. There was always so much love in this family. The cutest little kids with the biggest hearts and smiles!
Love always,
Kathy and Arvin Breiwick
My Condolences to The Family and Friends. Jim was a Great and Wonderful Guy. U will be Truly Missed Jim, have lots of memories of You cameing to Dawn and Dave’s and either hanging out or helping with something, cracking joke’s and make sure everyone is having fun. You are and Will Be Missed. Hope Your RIP . Tracy
Jim was a very special person. I worked with him at O’Reilly Auto for 3 years. Nothing better than a King James hug on a crazy day at work. He made an old retired guy love his part time job. Always a big smile and many thank you’d for just doing your job. He will be missed by many in the business. Thanks for being a special friend.
I loved him like a little brother, however to me he was a dear friend. Although our paths didn’t always run parallel, we made some fantastic memories and enjoyed the time god gave us.
He will be deeply and profoundly missed. He was a one of a kind guy, and a fantastic once in a lifetime friend. A wonderful father, friend and a family man. My deepest condolences to his family and daughter.
He rests with god and his soul has found peace, this isn’t goodbye. It’s only see you later. We’ll see you again Jimbo when it’s our time to get there. Hope you’ll have a cold beer waiting for us brother.
Jim you will be missed very dearly I’ll always miss you hell ya brother. When I worked at O’Reillys you made it a new adventure every day. Rip buddy
Jim was my boss at oreilly in sartell mn a great guy. So sorry to hear of his death.he will be missed.
Jim and I weren’t super close, but when I moved to Colorado, he made a point to check in with me from time to time. Always offering encouragement, and a joke or two. He was always welcoming and warn hearted. Gone to soon. RIP brother