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Richard Carlson Obituary

EAST BERLIN, Pa., - Richard E. Carlson, 65, of East Berlin, Pa., died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 at his home, following a courageous battle with leukemia. He was the husband of

Carol A. (Folcik) Carlson, his wife of 43 years. 

Richard was born June 17, 1952 in Southington, the son of the late Frederick Edward and Helen Victoria (Garstka) Carlson. Richard was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Abbottstown, Pa., a member of the East Berlin Historical Society, and the Polish Falcons of America. Richard was a shipper with TimBar Packaging & Display Co., (now PCN) New Oxford, for 17 years, and owner and operator of Bechtal Victorian Mansion, "Bed and Breakfast", East Berlin, Pa., along with his wife. 

In addition to his wife, Carol, Richard is survived by a son, Ryan T. Carlson and his wife,  Jenny, of Southington; and two granddaughters, Kahlan Eve and Astrid Helen Carlson; one sister, Linda A. Accarpio and her husband, Dominick, of Jacksonville, Fla.; and two nephews. 

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 6084 W. Canal Road, Abbottstown, Pa., with the Rev. Timothy D. Marcoe officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A viewing will be held Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Feiser Funeral Home, Inc. 306 Harrisburg St., East Berlin, Pa., is in charge of the arrangements. Memories may be shared at www.feiserfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Record-Journal on Jan. 3, 2018.

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Emily Gerber

January 3, 2018

It was a privilege to know Richard and care for him after his transplant. He was such a pleasure, as well as his wife, Carol. I will never forget him. Prayers to his family and friends during this time.

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