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Harold J Carlson was born August 3, 1928 in Brainerd, Minnesota to the late John & Jessie (Bergner) Carlson. Tuesday, March 30, 1999, Harold peacefully went to meet his Savior. On Good Friday, April 2, 1999, his body was laid to rest in Oakland Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota.
Harold grew up in Brainerd and graduated from the Brainerd High School. He attended Brainerd Community College for two years. He was united in marriage to Catherine (Katie) A Norton on June 28, 1952 at First Baptist Church in Little Falls, Minnesota. Harold and Katie made their first home in Brainerd, where Harold worked at Brainerd Heating. In 1960, the couple came to reside in Little Falls where Harold worked at Metalcraft Roofing and Heating as the office manager for 36 years, until retiring in 1990.
Additionally, he worked as a security guard for St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls from 1981 to 1990. He was one of the original Police Reserve officers and served as Chief of the Reserves. He also served as Special Police Officer for the Little Falls Police Department and as a Special Deputy for the Morrision County Sheriff's office.
Harold was elected to the Little Falls City Council and served as Council President. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Little Falls, and served as Sunday school teacher, Sunday school treasurer, church treasurer, church clerk, deacon, and usher. Additionally, he worked part-time for several years as the church janitor and served as assistant scout master for the Boy Scout troop sponsored by the church. He was on the church board in 1974 when the church decided to begin a Christian school at the First Baptist Church. He served on the North Star Christian Academy School Board.
Harold enjoyed camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities with his family. He enjoyed playing and watching basketball and football. He enjoyed reading paperback books; especially westerns, mysteries, and spy thrillers. He frequently read a book, watched television, and carried on detailed converstaions at the same time... and, always followed what was happening in each activity. He did not like calculators, but would rather add numbers in his head (and RARELY made a mistake).
Harold J Carlson is survived by:
* Wife and Best Friend, Catherine (Katie) Carlson of Little Falls, MN
* Son, David W Carlson of Waynesville, MO
* "Adopted" Son, Lee B Wall of St. Paul, MN
* Daughter, Diana K Hammerbeck & husband George of Little Falls, MN
* Daughter, Debra J Burggraff & husband Rev. Wayne of Lebanon, PA
* Twin Brother, Herbert J Carlson & wife Laurel of Cushing, MN
* Brother, Frank Carlson & wife Shizuko of Visalia, CA
* Brother, Michael Carlson & wife Mary of St. Peter, MN
* Sister, Dorothy Frasal of Minneapolis, MN
* Sister, Charlotte Burnet of Prior, OK
* Sister, Alice Mahron & husband Ron of Lutz, FL
* Brother-In-Law, Elmer Lang of MN
* Brother-In-Law, John Ferry of FL
* Grandchildren, Andy Carlson; George & Christopher Hammerbeck; Tony, Becky, Shelly, and Ben Burggraff
* Great-Grandson, Alex Carlson
* Many nieces and nephews
* And a multitude of friends
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Marian Lang and Karen Ferry; brothers, Robert and Carl Carlson; and granddaughter, Amy Carlson. |
