Lynn A. Carlson

LINK TO VIEW LYNN'S FUNERAL SERVICE

https://youtu.be/JOrlGnLXuo0

   Lynn A. Carlson, 74, of Merrill, Iowa passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 surrounded by family after a brief illness.  

   Due to the pandemic, private services were held.  Lynn’s service was recorded and can be viewed under his obituary at www.meyerbroschapels.com. 

   Lynn was born on June 28, 1945 to Nettie (Petersen) and Alfred Carlson in Sioux City, Iowa.   He graduated from Leeds High School in Sioux City, Iowa in 1963. He then married his high school sweetheart, Sandy Small, July 14, 1963 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Leeds, Iowa. 

   After high school he worked for Herman M. Brown Company, before starting his own construction company, L.A. Carlson Contracting, Inc., in 1972.  While he never officially retired, his hobbies included spending time with family & friends, spoiling his grandkids, playing cards, golfing and hunting.

   Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter Christine (Mike) Word of Anniston, AL; a son, Eric (Jamee) Carlson of Hinton, IA; four grandchildren:  Benjamin Crosby of Gainesville, GA; Amanda “Peanut” Crosby of Anniston, AL; Glen Carlson and Tate Carlson of Hinton, IA; two sisters:  Delores (Lynn) Townley of Hinton, IA and Erma Comstock of Roseville, MN; and many nieces, nephews and friends.   

   We are Carlson Strong!  

   Lynn was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Sandy Carlson, his parents Alfred and Nettie Carlson and two brothers, Don and Darrell Carlson. 

   Special thanks to Dr. Makhoul, Dr. Pratt, Allie and Lilly from ICU and the staff of Unit 5 at UnityPoint St. Luke’s. 

   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the L.A. Carlson Memorial Fund to be designated by the family at a later date.  Memorials may be sent c/o L.A. Carlson Family 3220 Stone Park Blvd.  Sioux City, Iowa 51104