Jon Carlson

Jon Carlson, By far one of the smartest men I've encountered in my life. Truly responsible for saving my marriage for 10 years with simple common sense, incredible patience & superior insight. God bless him and all he cared for. Truly a person to be reckoned with, greatly appreciated & fondly remembered by myself and family

I sure miss Jon. I was one of his longtime patients. He was such a wonderful man.

Received this text of your passing away five years ago John. I looked back and I wrote a note when Steve Fernan another guy you coached told me at my father`s funeral that you had passed on a year and a half earlier. Again, I appreciate you and your family taking me in for two short years as a frequent guest running with you and learning from you. To Laura Kristen and Matthew: be well and thank you. Frank Bender

I was very fortunate to have Jon as my cross-country coach my senior year at UW-Whitewater. He challenged me to be the best that I could be. For while I was a competitive running bum, High school coach and Math teacher. There was one memorable training run I had with him where he busted my fanny; gasping for air, we looked at each other and I asked him how fast could I go if I gave more dedication. He gave me a time he thought I could run a marathon: 2 hours 17 minutes. Phish went any...

A very interesting man...I will always remember his wit tinged with a bit of sarcasm.
Joe Binipniak

I was his student and I thouht he was one of the best Governors State had to offer! He was professional, and more knowledgable than most, I am sorry he is gone.

Oh my...where to start? Kirstin so many fond memories of Wildwood Drive and HS. For some reason the first thought that pops into my head every time I think about your Dad is the night he confronted us and told us we smelled of Lavoris...We laughed so hard and wondered "what is Lavoris?"
So terribly sorry for your loss. Miss you and your Mom and all the great times we had at Wildwood with you and Matt.
So sorry I couldn't make it down for the service. Life gets in the way sometime. ...

Mr Carlson was my AFS exchange dad for one whole year! I remember him being very concerned as to if I had settled into the family and making sure that I was not homesick! A kind loving family man! I was also allowed to sit in on some of his lectures at a College! He was certainly well liked by the students! I am so grateful that I had the chance to meet him! Thinking of the whole family during their mourning. I am sure Mr C is certainly in a better world than what we are in! Go well!

Thank you very much to everyone who has shared messages. My family appreciates your stories and condolences.