Joshua Phelps, 36, Dickinson, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at his home. Joshua’s Celebration of Life Service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson.

Joshua Phelps was born on January 25, 1989 in Breckenridge, MN to Brent Phelps and Diana (Rasmussen) Schaefer. He was raised and educated in Dickinson, graduating in 2008. During high school he enjoyed playing football, baseball, and riding motorcycles. While in high school he developed an interest in welding. Joshua went on to work as a welder for Fisher Industries and eventually went on to work as a Welder/Fabricator at Advanced Welding Solutions.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and shooting pool.

Joshua is survived by his dad, Brent Phelps, Dickinson; mom, Diana (Jared) Schaefer, Dickinson; siblings, Tyler (Jordyn) Phelps, Dickinson; Matt (Jamee) Schaefer, Dickinson; and Paris Schaefer, Fargo; three nephews, Weston Phelps, Korbin Phelps, and McCabe Schaefer; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gerald and Marian Rasmussen, Glen Phelps, and Arlys Smith.