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Alex W. Johnson, 37, of Sparta, WI passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 14, 2025. Alex was born to Wayne and Amy (Hobson) Johnson on December 9, 1987, in Sparta, WI. He grew up in Sparta, graduating from Sparta High School in 2006.
Alex was an avid sports fan. He especially enjoyed watching the Brewers and the Packers. Alex loved to play pranks and share stories. When not watching sports, Alex could be found in the kitchen making something tasty or off on an adventure with Dad.
Alex is survived by his parents, Wayne and Amy; brother, Derek; sister, Breanna; and his two favorite dogs, Reggie and Willie. He also is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Alex was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wendell Johnson, June Johnson, Vernon Hobson, and Marion Hobson; and cousins, Heather Knoll and Adam Johnson.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation in Sparta. Family is requesting everyone wear either Packers or Brewers attire, as Alex would want, being the big fan of sports that he was.
A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, and from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be offered at www.schanhoferfh.com.
Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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