Joshua Francis Casey

Joshua F. Casey, 33, of Whitewood, South Dakota passed away on June 19, 2019 in Gillette, Wyoming. Joshua was born May 24, 1986 in Jamestown, North Dakota to Francis P. Casey and Aimee J. Kauk. When Joshua was 5 years old his family relocated to Sturgis, South Dakota where he was raised. Joshua graduated from Sturgis High School in 2004. Throughout high school Joshua worked as a cook and later became a sous chef for The Lodge of Deadwood. While employed for The Lodge of Deadwood Joshua was also attending school to become a certified mechanic participating in an internship for one of Gillette, Wyoming’s local mines. Joshua had many passions and proud moments in his life, but his two children, Liam and Joplin Darland were what he was most proud of and he loved them very much. Joshua shared his two children with Angel Darland. Joshua had a compassionate spirit that made everyone smile when he was around, he will be remembered for his selfless and unwavering love of his family, and friends. Joshua prided himself for all the dedication and hard work he put into everything and everyone around him, he will be missed dearly by all who met him, especially his family and loved ones.  Joshua has always lived his life to the fullest, he worked hard and played hard. There were many things Joshua enjoyed, but one of his favorites was spending time with his children, family and friends. Joshua also loved spending time in the outdoors, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. Joshua was preceded in death by his mother, Aimee J. Kauk, Rebecca Sue Nelson, and 2 grandmothers. Joshua is survived by his dad, Francis P. Casey and stepmother, Patricia Casey, his two children Liam and Joplin Darland, two sisters, Erica Birdsley and Ashley Sell, two brothers, Blake Casey and Alex Authier, and two stepsisters, Sonya Hegel and Sandra Belgrade.  Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be expressed at www.walkerfuneralgillette.com