Brian Walter Carlson

Brian Walter Carlson obituary

Brian Walter Carlson

Brian Carlson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Potere-Modetz Funeral Home - Rochester on Sep. 2, 2025.

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Brian W. Carlson, Age 59 of Rochester Hills. Dear father of Bradley, Bailey, Brett, and the late Burke Dale. Son of Edward and the late Louise. Survived by his former wife Brenda. Brother of Melinda (Todd) Carlson Derby, Karen (Tim) Carlson Sibilla, Amy (Stan) Janik, Jeff (Ashley) Baker, and Steve Wright. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

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Jerrold Jacobson

September 3, 2025

Condolences especially to the family-but, also to all who came into contact with Brian. This unique person was blessed with a rare combination of tremendous strength (character AND body), compassion and wonderful sense of humor. I was fortunate to have considered Brian a friend from the time he was snapping wet towels in the locker room around age 12 through high school-losing money (not to me) at poker. Always Present. Always Reliable. Always Brian Carlson......

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