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Daniel Carlson Obituary
PEORIA - Daniel Arthur Carlson, 64, formerly of Peoria, died Monday, July 29, 2013, in his home in Dundee, Fla.
He was born Feb. 2, 1949, to George and Nellie Carlson.
Dan worked 35 years for WABCO/Komatsu as a machinist and quality-control inspector. He also served two years as the president of the union during the 1980s. He retired from there in 2007.
He was a talented artist, designer and Go-Kart racer. He coached JFL football during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
He was a loving father and son.
He is survived by his mother, Nellie Carlson; a sister, Vicky Osborn; children, Tonya Carlson Jolly and Chad Carlson; and three grandchildren, Micha Carlson, Isabel Jolly and Wilder Jolly.
There will be a wake beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at TJ's on Northeast Adams Street in Peoria.
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August 29, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I remember Dan for his great art. He was a great guy
Mary Bodley Morsch
KC, MO
Mike Lucas
August 23, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Dan's family, especially his mom, Nellie and sister Vicky.
August 16, 2013
I am sorry I cannot attend tomorrow, please accept my thoughts prayers and memories of Dan from Hihj SAchool years...He was always kind to me, and just a great guy to be around... RIP til I see you again Dan
Sonja Williams Bailey...class of 70
August 16, 2013
I went to grade school and high school with Danny. He was always very calm, sweet, and cool! He was one of my first boyfriends! My sympathy, Kathi (McCormack) Miller.
Holly Kallister
August 16, 2013
God bless Chad, Tonya, Vicky and Nellie. Dan is in heaven watching over us all...He was a good man and my friend.
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