Earl Edward Carlson, passed away November 28, 2008 in Holdrege NE. Earl was born June 12, 1917 near Sacramento in Phelps County, Nebraska, the youngest of three children of Carl Edwin and Maggie (Walters) Carlson. He attended school at Sacramento, Nebraska through 10th grade and graduated from Holdrege High School with the class of 1936. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII from December 10, 1942 until September 24, 1943.
On December 10, 1944 he was united in marriage to Elaine Youngmark at Sturgate, Kansas and to this union one son, David was born. The family made their home in Holdrege, where Earl was employed as an engraver for Palmer Brothers Granite Company for over 30 years.
He was past member of the Eagles Club and a past member of the Elks Lodge, past Commander of the Martin Horn American Legion Post #66 and in charge of the American Legion Color Guard for several years. He received a 60 year service award from the American Legion and was a life member. Earl enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Elaine of Holdrege; one son, David L. Carlson of Holdrege; a sister-in-law, Edith Youngmark of Holdrege; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Pearl Anderson and Leona Lyon; and three brother-in-laws: Paul Anderson, Milburn Lyon and Bernard Youngmark.
On December 10, 1944 he was united in marriage to Elaine Youngmark at Sturgate, Kansas and to this union one son, David was born. The family made their home in Holdrege, where Earl was employed as an engraver for Palmer Brothers Granite Company for over 30 years.
He was past member of the Eagles Club and a past member of the Elks Lodge, past Commander of the Martin Horn American Legion Post #66 and in charge of the American Legion Color Guard for several years. He received a 60 year service award from the American Legion and was a life member. Earl enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Elaine of Holdrege; one son, David L. Carlson of Holdrege; a sister-in-law, Edith Youngmark of Holdrege; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Pearl Anderson and Leona Lyon; and three brother-in-laws: Paul Anderson, Milburn Lyon and Bernard Youngmark.
Earl Edward Carlson, passed away November 28, 2008 in Holdrege NE. Earl was born June 12, 1917 near Sacramento in Phelps County, Nebraska, the youngest of three children of Carl Edwin and Maggie (Walters) Carlson. He attended school at Sacramento, Nebraska through 10th grade and graduated from Holdrege High School with the class of 1936. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII from December 10, 1942 until September 24, 1943.
On December 10, 1944 he was united in marriage to Elaine Youngmark at Sturgate, Kansas and to this union one son, David was born. The family made their home in Holdrege, where Earl was employed as an engraver for Palmer Brothers Granite Company for over 30 years.
He was past member of the Eagles Club and a past member of the Elks Lodge, past Commander of the Martin Horn American Legion Post #66 and in charge of the American Legion Color Guard for several years. He received a 60 year service award from the American Legion and was a life member. Earl enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Elaine of Holdrege; one son, David L. Carlson of Holdrege; a sister-in-law, Edith Youngmark of Holdrege; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Pearl Anderson and Leona Lyon; and three brother-in-laws: Paul Anderson, Milburn Lyon and Bernard Youngmark.
On December 10, 1944 he was united in marriage to Elaine Youngmark at Sturgate, Kansas and to this union one son, David was born. The family made their home in Holdrege, where Earl was employed as an engraver for Palmer Brothers Granite Company for over 30 years.
He was past member of the Eagles Club and a past member of the Elks Lodge, past Commander of the Martin Horn American Legion Post #66 and in charge of the American Legion Color Guard for several years. He received a 60 year service award from the American Legion and was a life member. Earl enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Elaine of Holdrege; one son, David L. Carlson of Holdrege; a sister-in-law, Edith Youngmark of Holdrege; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Pearl Anderson and Leona Lyon; and three brother-in-laws: Paul Anderson, Milburn Lyon and Bernard Youngmark.
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