We are sad to announce that on March 5, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Shawn W. Johnson (Hopkins, Minnesota). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shawn W. Johnson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Shawn leaves behind and his impact on the lives of his loved ones. Though Shawn may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the memories held dear by his family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.

He was loved and cherished by many people including his loving family and many friends.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, March 18th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cathedral of Saint Paul (239 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, March 18th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A celebration of life was held on Thursday, March 19th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Hopkins Center (1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343).

Governor’s Announcement

Governor Tim Walz today ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise on Wednesday, March 18, to sunset on Thursday, March 19, in honor and remembrance of Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson of the Minnetonka Fire Department, who passed away on March 5, 2026, after a two-year battle with cancer.

“Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson dedicated his life to protecting others and strengthening the fire service across Minnesota,” said Governor Walz. “Through two decades of service, he mentored firefighters, safeguarded communities, and built lasting relationships grounded in trust and professionalism. I extend my deepest condolences to his family, the Minnetonka Fire Department, and the many colleagues and friends whose lives he touched.”

Johnson joined the Minnetonka Fire Department in March 2006 as a Paid-on-Call Firefighter. During his time with the department, he served as a lieutenant and training captain before joining the department full-time in 2016 as a fire inspector in the Fire and Life Safety Division. In 2023, he was promoted to Deputy Fire Marshal.

In addition to his service in Minnetonka, Johnson supported firefighters statewide as a testing evaluator with the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board. A nationally certified Fire Investigator, he served as Vice President of the Minnesota Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators and was recognized as Minnesota Fire Investigator of the Year in 2020. He also served for more than a decade with the Hennepin County Fire Investigation Team in several leadership roles.

Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in lowering their flags to honor Deputy Fire Marshal Johnson’s life and legacy. Flags are currently lowered in honor of Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor and will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of her interment. The Governor’s proclamation can be found here.