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Daniel Carlsen Obituary
Mims, FL
Daniel J. Carlsen, born on July 20, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York, has passed away on Thursday January 30, 2014 unexpectedly at home. Dan spent most of his life here in Brevard County. He retired from the Space Center where he worked for Johnson Controls/Space Gateway Systems for 30 years. He also retired after having spent 30 years with the Coast Guard Reserves. Dan had many hobbies that included boating and fishing, camping, and his favorite, riding his Harley's. He was a member of Abate, both here and in North Carolina. He had many friends that he enjoyed riding with. Dan was also quite the handyman. There wasn't anything that he couldn't fix or do.
He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Tammy Carlsen (Alberto Fuentes) in Mims, his sister Teri Woolsey in Dallas, Georgia, and his love, Sandra Lively in Union Park. Dan was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at the American Legion Post 1, in Titusville on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 11a.m. in the pavillion.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Carlsen
Tammy Carlsen
January 29, 2023
Daddy... I can´t believe it will be 9 years tomorrow! You are missed every day. A lot has happened in those 9 years and that time sure has flown by. I hope you are riding your motorcycle and doing lots of fishing up there.
Dick Turner
January 29, 2022
Hey Dan! You´re never forgotten. I´ve got pictures of you and Wayne hanging on my Coast Guard wall. I talk to both of you daily.
John B Formichella
January 29, 2022
hey buddy we still talk about you, you have not been forgotten, when ever I ride in Franklin I say Hi !
wish we got to ride in Georgia !
John Formichella
January 31, 2021
I was waiting to ride with Dan in the Georgia Mountains , that was what we planned, He will always be on my rides, remember never drive faster then you guarding Angel !!!!!!!
John Formichella
January 29, 2020
Hey Buddy I think about you and the Rides we planned all the time, I finally retired and would of had time to meet you and Da Boys in Franklin, Hope your Daughter is doing fine, See you on the other side my friend........
Dick Turner
January 29, 2019
Hey Dan!! we miss you brother. I've got pictures of you and Wayne Lurcock hanging in my Coast Guard room. I imagine both of you have already started a harley shop in heaven. Every morning I look at the two pictures and say how much I wish you guys were back with us, but then I realize that it is much better where you are. Miss You
warren kries
February 14, 2014
Dan was so much fun to ride with. Although I didn't do numerous rides with him, the ones we did do were memorable and he was liked and always welcome on any ride. Dan RIP brother. You will definitely be missed.
Dale & Barb Sanford
February 10, 2014
Our sympathy to Dan's Daughter and to Sandy. We just had the privilege of having Dan as a neighbor for a few short years, but he will be greatly missed by the Camelot Estates Residents. Seems like the good guys always leave way too soon.
Dale, Barb & Margaret
Your daughter
February 9, 2014
Daddy... We had your memorial service today and there were lots of people. I hope you enjoyed it. The weather was perfect. Nice and cool without a cloud in the sky. I am sure you would have loved this day and would have spent it riding your Harley. I miss you so much daddy. I feel like there is a whole in my heart since you left. I love you.....
February 8, 2014
Daniel Joseph Carlsen aka Pops
We had so many plans, We had so much to look forward to, We had each other. I loved you, I miss you and I will always remember you. You were a very gifted man. You could do most anything and you did.. You were amazing. I was lucky to find you in this stage of my life and we knew. We knew how lucky we were. There are so many good memories to be thankful for that I can only say thank you. I am certain that I will see you waiting on the other side.
Love, Your Soul Mate, Sandra
Toy Run 2011
Sandra Lively
February 8, 2014
Your daughter
February 8, 2014
I am having a hard time grasping the fact that you are gone. I miss you so much daddy. You were my rock. I cherish all of the memories that I have with you. I love you and I look forward to seeing you again.
Dick Turner
February 8, 2014
A great friend and Chief. We were stationed together for 25 years and always a pleasure
to see Dan and work with Him. Fair Winds and Following Seas my fellow Chief.
Dennis Dunn
February 7, 2014
A great friend and mentor. We spent 30 years serving our country together and shared lots of good times. Smooth sailing Chief
Doug Wiles
February 6, 2014
I wanted to add that I first met Dan in 1995. He was VP in ABATE of Brevard. He made me Laugh all the time. Dan & I took many bike trips but two stick out. The Sturgis trip in 2012 and the weekend trip to North Florida. Coming back from North Fl trip in 2009 we stop at Destination Harley so Dan could buy parts to fix his cam tensioners. I told him why fix your old bike that has over 100,000 miles just buy a new bike. Well 30 minutes later he was buying a new bike. Lol. Dan was a hoot. I will never forget him. Dan was awesome individual. Ride on my friend.
Always a Smile...And a Noisy Scooter
John Formichella
February 5, 2014
Tribute to My Nephew Billy, Nextone for Dan
February 5, 2014
Leesburg with Our Group, all smiles that day.
John Formichella
February 5, 2014
Stan Kapp
February 5, 2014
I had the pleasure of knowing Dan for 25 years with the U.S. Coast Guard. I will miss his dry humor and his laugh. We had some very good times on the Space Shuttle launches and in the submarine basin at port Canaveral. Fair winds and following seas my friend, you will be missed but, not forgotten.
John Formichella
February 5, 2014
There are friends and then there are People you appreciate riding with, he was a gentleman and a friend. We were always talking about taking each other to our favorite roads, I never got to see his place or him Mine, I so looked forward to the times we would run thru the mountains, just months away, and he leaves us. I just can't believe it, Don't want to believe it. Rest easy my friend.
Your spirit will always be with the Not Right Riders. Thats just who we are.
Doug Wiles
February 5, 2014
Dan, I can't believe you left us buddy. We had so much riding to do. I will remember all the good times we had. You will truly be missed ! You were a awesome friend. RIP my Brother !
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