Leonard Franklin Carlson, 88, of Hallock, Minnesota passed away at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center early Thursday morning, March 23, 2023.
At age 88, Franklin Carlson entered Jesus' loving arms on March 23, 2023.
Leonard Franklin Carlson was born on May 24, 1934 in Kittson County Minnesota, the ninth child of Ellen and Andrew Carlson. Franklin was baptized at Maria Lutheran Church, Kennedy Minnesota. He graduated from Kennedy High School in 1952. He joined the Air Force and served in England and Texas.
Franklin returned to the land he loved - Kittson County. On March 12, 1977 he married Marlys Danielson at Minneapolis, MN. They enjoyed life together until Marlys died on February 19, 2015. It's worth noting they met when Marlys placed a personal ad in the North Star News inviting a man with similar interests from Kittson County to meet. His mother noticed the ad and suggested he contact her. Although a city girl, Marlys loved the Red River Valley.
Franklin did not have children but was an uncle to twenty-two Carlson grandchildren. He was a kind and gentle soul and always a lot of fun to be around. Before he married Marlys he accompanied Grandma Ellen to many family events and other places she wanted to go. He led a life committed to service. Franklin accepted Jesus Christ in his heart and life. He remained faithful to his calling and awaited heaven with great anticipation. He had a quiet but active sense of humor and was loved by his family and a host of friends.
In his life he served the U.S. Air Force on ABM missile sites in the 1960's, and later worked for American Crystal Sugar Company and Kittson County farmers. He worked for Marilyn and James Lindahl on their farm for forty years and was like one of the family.
He is survived by his sister-in-law Eunice Carlson and brother-in-law Dean Danielson, twenty-two nieces and nephews, Nordin cousins and Danielson relatives.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marlys Joy, his parents Ellen and Andrew, and siblings Donald (Bernice) Carlson, Clarence (Velma), Helaine (Luverne) Ingeman, Allen (Eunice) Carlson, Phyllis Carlson, Clifford (Lek) Carlson, Barbara Carlson, and James Carlson. He was also preceded in death by his father in-law (Stanley) and mother-in-law (Esther) Danielson, brother-in-laws Woody Danielson (Eileen), Stanford Danielson, Roland Danielson (Shirley) and sister-in-law Lois Mardel and their children.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, April 10th at 2:00 p.m. in the Lancaster Covenant Church with the Reverend and cousin Galen Nordin officiating. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held in the Kennedy City Cemetery at a later date. The service will be lived streamed from the Lancaster Covenant Church. Rev. Galen Nordin, presiding; special music provided by Faye Whitlock and Galen and Julie Nordin; Janelle Hostrup, organist. Casket bearers will be David Lindahl, Craig Carlson, Clare Carlson, Joe Welebski, Andrew Karlson and Raphael Einberger.
At age 88, Franklin Carlson entered Jesus' loving arms on March 23, 2023.
Leonard Franklin Carlson was born on May 24, 1934 in Kittson County Minnesota, the ninth child of Ellen and Andrew Carlson. Franklin was baptized at Maria Lutheran Church, Kennedy Minnesota. He graduated from Kennedy High School in 1952. He joined the Air Force and served in England and Texas.
Franklin returned to the land he loved - Kittson County. On March 12, 1977 he married Marlys Danielson at Minneapolis, MN. They enjoyed life together until Marlys died on February 19, 2015. It's worth noting they met when Marlys placed a personal ad in the North Star News inviting a man with similar interests from Kittson County to meet. His mother noticed the ad and suggested he contact her. Although a city girl, Marlys loved the Red River Valley.
Franklin did not have children but was an uncle to twenty-two Carlson grandchildren. He was a kind and gentle soul and always a lot of fun to be around. Before he married Marlys he accompanied Grandma Ellen to many family events and other places she wanted to go. He led a life committed to service. Franklin accepted Jesus Christ in his heart and life. He remained faithful to his calling and awaited heaven with great anticipation. He had a quiet but active sense of humor and was loved by his family and a host of friends.
In his life he served the U.S. Air Force on ABM missile sites in the 1960's, and later worked for American Crystal Sugar Company and Kittson County farmers. He worked for Marilyn and James Lindahl on their farm for forty years and was like one of the family.
He is survived by his sister-in-law Eunice Carlson and brother-in-law Dean Danielson, twenty-two nieces and nephews, Nordin cousins and Danielson relatives.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marlys Joy, his parents Ellen and Andrew, and siblings Donald (Bernice) Carlson, Clarence (Velma), Helaine (Luverne) Ingeman, Allen (Eunice) Carlson, Phyllis Carlson, Clifford (Lek) Carlson, Barbara Carlson, and James Carlson. He was also preceded in death by his father in-law (Stanley) and mother-in-law (Esther) Danielson, brother-in-laws Woody Danielson (Eileen), Stanford Danielson, Roland Danielson (Shirley) and sister-in-law Lois Mardel and their children.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, April 10th at 2:00 p.m. in the Lancaster Covenant Church with the Reverend and cousin Galen Nordin officiating. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held in the Kennedy City Cemetery at a later date. The service will be lived streamed from the Lancaster Covenant Church. Rev. Galen Nordin, presiding; special music provided by Faye Whitlock and Galen and Julie Nordin; Janelle Hostrup, organist. Casket bearers will be David Lindahl, Craig Carlson, Clare Carlson, Joe Welebski, Andrew Karlson and Raphael Einberger.
Leonard Franklin Carlson, 88, of Hallock, Minnesota passed away at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center early Thursday morning, March 23, 2023.
At age 88, Franklin Carlson entered Jesus' loving arms on March 23, 2023.
Leonard Franklin Carlson was born on May 24, 1934 in Kittson County Minnesota, the ninth child of Ellen and Andrew Carlson. Franklin was baptized at Maria Lutheran Church, Kennedy Minnesota. He graduated from Kennedy High School in 1952. He joined the Air Force and served in England and Texas.
Franklin returned to the land he loved - Kittson County. On March 12, 1977 he married Marlys Danielson at Minneapolis, MN. They enjoyed life together until Marlys died on February 19, 2015. It's worth noting they met when Marlys placed a personal ad in the North Star News inviting a man with similar interests from Kittson County to meet. His mother noticed the ad and suggested he contact her. Although a city girl, Marlys loved the Red River Valley.
Franklin did not have children but was an uncle to twenty-two Carlson grandchildren. He was a kind and gentle soul and always a lot of fun to be around. Before he married Marlys he accompanied Grandma Ellen to many family events and other places she wanted to go. He led a life committed to service. Franklin accepted Jesus Christ in his heart and life. He remained faithful to his calling and awaited heaven with great anticipation. He had a quiet but active sense of humor and was loved by his family and a host of friends.
In his life he served the U.S. Air Force on ABM missile sites in the 1960's, and later worked for American Crystal Sugar Company and Kittson County farmers. He worked for Marilyn and James Lindahl on their farm for forty years and was like one of the family.
He is survived by his sister-in-law Eunice Carlson and brother-in-law Dean Danielson, twenty-two nieces and nephews, Nordin cousins and Danielson relatives.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marlys Joy, his parents Ellen and Andrew, and siblings Donald (Bernice) Carlson, Clarence (Velma), Helaine (Luverne) Ingeman, Allen (Eunice) Carlson, Phyllis Carlson, Clifford (Lek) Carlson, Barbara Carlson, and James Carlson. He was also preceded in death by his father in-law (Stanley) and mother-in-law (Esther) Danielson, brother-in-laws Woody Danielson (Eileen), Stanford Danielson, Roland Danielson (Shirley) and sister-in-law Lois Mardel and their children.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, April 10th at 2:00 p.m. in the Lancaster Covenant Church with the Reverend and cousin Galen Nordin officiating. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held in the Kennedy City Cemetery at a later date. The service will be lived streamed from the Lancaster Covenant Church. Rev. Galen Nordin, presiding; special music provided by Faye Whitlock and Galen and Julie Nordin; Janelle Hostrup, organist. Casket bearers will be David Lindahl, Craig Carlson, Clare Carlson, Joe Welebski, Andrew Karlson and Raphael Einberger.
At age 88, Franklin Carlson entered Jesus' loving arms on March 23, 2023.
Leonard Franklin Carlson was born on May 24, 1934 in Kittson County Minnesota, the ninth child of Ellen and Andrew Carlson. Franklin was baptized at Maria Lutheran Church, Kennedy Minnesota. He graduated from Kennedy High School in 1952. He joined the Air Force and served in England and Texas.
Franklin returned to the land he loved - Kittson County. On March 12, 1977 he married Marlys Danielson at Minneapolis, MN. They enjoyed life together until Marlys died on February 19, 2015. It's worth noting they met when Marlys placed a personal ad in the North Star News inviting a man with similar interests from Kittson County to meet. His mother noticed the ad and suggested he contact her. Although a city girl, Marlys loved the Red River Valley.
Franklin did not have children but was an uncle to twenty-two Carlson grandchildren. He was a kind and gentle soul and always a lot of fun to be around. Before he married Marlys he accompanied Grandma Ellen to many family events and other places she wanted to go. He led a life committed to service. Franklin accepted Jesus Christ in his heart and life. He remained faithful to his calling and awaited heaven with great anticipation. He had a quiet but active sense of humor and was loved by his family and a host of friends.
In his life he served the U.S. Air Force on ABM missile sites in the 1960's, and later worked for American Crystal Sugar Company and Kittson County farmers. He worked for Marilyn and James Lindahl on their farm for forty years and was like one of the family.
He is survived by his sister-in-law Eunice Carlson and brother-in-law Dean Danielson, twenty-two nieces and nephews, Nordin cousins and Danielson relatives.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marlys Joy, his parents Ellen and Andrew, and siblings Donald (Bernice) Carlson, Clarence (Velma), Helaine (Luverne) Ingeman, Allen (Eunice) Carlson, Phyllis Carlson, Clifford (Lek) Carlson, Barbara Carlson, and James Carlson. He was also preceded in death by his father in-law (Stanley) and mother-in-law (Esther) Danielson, brother-in-laws Woody Danielson (Eileen), Stanford Danielson, Roland Danielson (Shirley) and sister-in-law Lois Mardel and their children.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, April 10th at 2:00 p.m. in the Lancaster Covenant Church with the Reverend and cousin Galen Nordin officiating. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held in the Kennedy City Cemetery at a later date. The service will be lived streamed from the Lancaster Covenant Church. Rev. Galen Nordin, presiding; special music provided by Faye Whitlock and Galen and Julie Nordin; Janelle Hostrup, organist. Casket bearers will be David Lindahl, Craig Carlson, Clare Carlson, Joe Welebski, Andrew Karlson and Raphael Einberger.
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