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Bruce Carlson Obituary
Marshalltown
Bruce David Carlson died June 27, 2017 in Marshalltown, Iowa. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Dean and Inez (Carr) Carlson on November 3, 1965. Bruce graduated from Ames High School in 1984. He continued his education at Iowa State University and he graduated in 1989. Bruce worked for Ames Laboratory, then the City of Marshalltown, and EMC Insurance Company for the last 17 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Dean, and grandparents, Ernest and Florence Carr, and Harry and Imo Carlson. Bruce is survived by his wife, Shelly, his mother, Inez Carlson, brothers Tom (Tami) Carlson of Wichita and Jeff (Julie) Carlson of Omaha, nephew James Carlson, and nieces Michaela Carlson and Jennifer Carlson.
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Kim (Spratt) Johnson
July 19, 2017
I grew up in the same neighborhood as Bruce, went to school with him, etc. I am shocked to hear of his passing! My condolences to all of his family and friends.
Ken Ewing
July 15, 2017
I enjoyed working with Bruce at Ames Lab.I am sorry to hear that he had passed away.Enjoyed baby sitting the dogs.
July 10, 2017
OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY
AND WAS SAD TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING.
HOOD % PHALEN INSURANCE
Barb Anderson
July 6, 2017
So sorry for you loss. My thought and prayers go out to Bruce's family.
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Linda Allen
July 5, 2017
So sorry your loss. I enjoyed working with Bruce at EMC.
Dave Havick
July 5, 2017
I always enjoyed working with Bruce at EMC. He would bring a smile with his humor.
Shawn and Mickie Hovel
July 3, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Our condolences to Shelly and family.
June 30, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to Bruce's family and friends
scott peterson
June 30, 2017
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