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Dean Carlson Obituary
His family includes: wife, Karen; sons, daughters-in-law, Michael and Marie Carlson, Minnetonka, Minn., Mark and Gwenda Carlson, Jon and Barbara Carlson, all Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Mary Beth and Reggie Sanford, Greenville, S.C., Aimee and Kevin Loegel, Lincoln; grandchildren, Matthew, Curtis, Daniel, James, Alexander, Makayla, Olivia and Grace Carlson, Josh Ihnen; sister, Idell Nieforth, Arlington, Wash.; aunt, Doris Brand, Chisago City, Minn. Preceded in death by: parents.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Collegeview Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4015 S. 49th St. Collegeview Cemetery. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. Tuesday, with family greeting friends 5-8 p.m.; 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Roper and Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St.; one hour before services at the church. Memorials to the American Cancer Society, 5733 S. 34th St., Suite 500, Lincoln NE 68516; or American Heart Association, 1550 S. 70th St., Suite 100, Lincoln NE 68506. Condolences or personal reflections may be left at www.roperandsons.com
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for Dean Carlson
dave duncam
October 15, 2024
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Sherry Simpson
May 4, 2006
Dear Mrs. Carlson, Mike, Mark, Jon, Mary Beth and Aimee,
I was so very sad to hear about your loss. My sister was visiting Lincoln and just wrote about Dean's passing. My heart goes out to each and every one of you.
Your husband and Dad had the greatest sense of humor. I have fond memories of all the many times I was at your home with Mary Beth and how Dean would have so much fun teasing us girls, or just the looks he gave us when we were just being silly teenagers.
He was such a hard worker and adored his family, and I don't believe there was probably anything he wouldn't do for any of you at any given time. I remember how proud he was of all your accomplishments.....Mike's jobs in CA...not to mention the Corvett, Mark in med school, Jon with the business, Mary Beth and Aimee with graduations....those are just the few that I had the opportunity in knowing.
I know how very hard the loss of a father is, and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With much love,
Sherry Simpson
Molly Mabry
May 3, 2006
Karen and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and please take care.
Molly Mabry
Jeff Daharsh
May 3, 2006
I am very sorry to hear of Dean's passing. I liked Dean a lot. When I worked at the Q.P. Hardware store it was always nice to have Dean and his son stop in on their breaks and have a snack and shoot the breeze. He always helped brighten my day. I'm going to miss you Dean but I'll see you in heaven soon enough.
Jeff
Barb Sorensen
May 3, 2006
Karen and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul, Barb and everyone at Sew Creative
Joanne Becker
May 1, 2006
Dear Karen and Family,
What shocking news to get email from Karen(Schockman)Darby, who keeps the '59 classmates all in touch about each other. I was sad to hear of Dean's passing. We haven't stopped in Lincoln lately, since taking a route thru Kansas has altered our travel, on the way to Wisconsin and Missouri.
We send our sympathy and prayers to all of you. I will call to share a moment of memories with you, Karen.
Dean still thinks I owe him $5. from a bet in high school, but I really was the winner!! Such good times we had during those years.
He was such a good hearted man and I will have special memories always.
Love and prayers, sadness and joy with fond regards,
Joanne and Don Becker
Lisa, Curtis, and Audrey Lyons
May 1, 2006
With fond memories of Uncle Dean and condolences to Karen, Mike, Mark, Jon, Mary Beth, and Aimee and their families.
Scott Cizek
May 1, 2006
Karen and Family,
My families' thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Dean was funny, witty, and an all around good guy. I have so many fond memories of him growing up and feel fortunate to have known him. Please take care.
Scott & Family
Kathy Rowlands
April 30, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with the Carlson family at this difficult time. Your ESA Sister.
Bev (Buck) McRoberts
April 30, 2006
Karen and family, was deeply saddened to hear about Dean. May memories of your loved one help comfort you and your family now and in the days ahead. My deepest sympathy.
Linda Boatright
April 30, 2006
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