Paul Eiler Carlsen

Paul Eiler Carlsen obituary, Roscommon, MI

Paul Eiler Carlsen

Paul Carlsen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors on Apr. 1, 2025.

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Paul Eiler Carlsen, age 84, of Roscommon, died on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his home in the presence and comfort of his family. Paul was born July 7,1940, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Eiler and Valborg (Hansen) Carlsen. Paul married Ann Rosenau on December 18,1961, in Detroit, Michigan.
Paul worked as a Journeyman Toolmaker for the aeronautical and space industry for 40 years. He was also a dedicated lifelong member of the Danish Brotherhood in America, where he served as the Lodge Treasurer for 58 years. He also served a year as the Lodge President and was a member of the National Board of Directors for 12 years. He was on the Advisory Board for the Woodmen of the World for 20 years and served on the Board as the Treasurer for the Danish Old People's Home.
Paul will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ann, of 63 years; his four children: Ken Carlsen, Jeff (Julia) Carlsen, David (Robin) Carlsen, Lisa (Greg) Corfixsen; and his six grandchildren: Kenny (Dana) Carlsen, Megan Carlsen, Elaine Carlsen, Erin Carlsen, Kyle Corfixsen, and Ryan Corfixsen; also surviving is his brother, Dennis (Marilyn) Carlsen; and sister-in-law, Penny; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Paul is preceded in death by his parents, Eiler and Valborg; and brother, Gilbert.
Paul's family has chosen to remember him privately at this time and will have a Celebration of Life ceremony this summer.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the V Foundation or St. Jude’s.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon.
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Walter Baecker

June 30, 2025

I am truly sorry I am not able to attend Paul's memorial.
It is very strange going north and not seeing my buddy. Paul and I were not friends, we were north Higgins lake brothers. Not many things happened up here without us knowing about it. Many days we would phone each other, sometimes twice a day. Often we talked about the cost of anything or everything he invariably responded by adding at least $10 to $100. I miss his company and friendship. I often wondered about German and Danish hardheadedness, No winner here. Paul and I were from the same era, four months in age difference meeting in are mid forty's. European parents growing up about eighty miles apart.
My may Higgins lake brother Paul Carlsen rest in peace and my the Carlsen family find some comfort reminiscing.
Walter Baecker

Karen Larsen

May 8, 2025

Such a wonderful, kind soul. He cared and helped so many. Rest in peace Paul.

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