Daniel Willard "Danny" Carlson
Daniel Willard "Danny" Carlson
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Dan began his career as a baker and later a foreman for Sandefur Baking Company in East St. Louis, IL. He continued his work in the baking industry at Haas Bakery before being elected Financial Secretary for the Bakery, Confectionery and Tobacco Workers Union Local 4 in St. Louis, MO, a position he held with pride and dedication. Daniel was also a United States Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was known for his strong work ethic, commitment to his union brothers and sisters, and deep devotion to his family.
Dan lost the love of his life, his beloved wife Maureen P. Carlson, in July of 1991. He carried her memory with him always and is now at peace, happily reunited with her once again.
He was preceded in death by his:
Wife: Maureen P. Carlson
Parents: James and Catherine (nee Crawford) Carlson
Brothers
Ronald Carlson
Robert Carlson
John Carlson
Sister: Linda Carlson
Surviving are his:
Daughters
Lisa (Richard) Ortiz of Belleville, IL
Danielle (Thomas) Hunter of O'Fallon, IL
Grandchildren
Emily
Evan
Jonathan
Crystal (Jason)
Kelsey
Great-grandchildren
Callie
Braxton
Auvi
Kennadie
Gracelynn
Leo
Rhyse
Ryder
Sebastation
Brother: Gerald (Pam) Carlson of Collinsville, IL
Niece: Katie (Jason Sowash) Carlson
Sister-in-law: Sheila (Mike) Brandenburg of Montgomery City, MO
Brother-in-law: Tom Murphy of St. Louis, MO
Numerous nieces and nephews
Memorials: Memorials may be made to BJC Hospice.
Services: Private family interment at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
Rest easy, Dad.
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