Obit: Carlson, Lester E. (1925 - 2016)
Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Aviles, Carlson, Collins, Ike, Irvin, Laabs, Lang, Larson, Madlock,
Miller, Nickerson, Notagiacomo, Pawelko, Schulz, Still, Tytor
----Source: The Hemer Funeral Home (Medford and Rib Lake, WI) 6/27/2016
Carlson, Lester E. (9 FEB 1925 - 24 JUN 2016)
Lester E. Carlson, 91, currently of Marshfield, formerly of Medford, passed away
Friday June 24, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield.
Lester was born February 9, 1925 in the Township of Holway, Wisconsin to David
and Ruth (Larson) Carlson. He married Laura H. Lang on August 5, 1949 in Iowa
City, IA. Laura preceded Lester in death December 19, 2009.
Lester is also survived by his daughters; Amy Ike of Marshfield, Audrey (John)
Aviles of Stanley, NC, Betty Nickerson of Salem, OR, Bonnie (Jay) Still of
Independence, MO, Carol (Ken) Schulz of Marshfield, Coralee (Jeffry) Schultz of
Unity, Danette (Don) Irvin of Arlington, TX, and Deanne (Cleve) Madlock of
Bolingbrook, IL, 21 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great Great
grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his siblings; Mabel Notagiacomo, Florence Tytor,
Jerry Carlson, Marlin Carlson, Roy Carlson, Ethel Miller, Gladys Pawelko, Infant
sister, Lois Carlson; his Granddaughter, Tracy Collins; Son In Law Jim
Nickerson.
Lester joined the US Army in March of 1943, and served a 3 year enlistment. He
was stationed in Italy, and was assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, and was
a Ski Instructor, and also a gun serviceman. In 1947, upon his return from the
war he joined the Carpenters Union in Illinois and Wisconsin and was a member
for over 65 years. In 1955, they built a house for the family in Arlington
Heights, and Elgin. In 1972, the family returned to Central Wisconsin. Through
the carpenters union he worked for many different contractors as a residential
carpenter. He also owned a dairy farm in Unity. Lester enjoyed hunting and
fishing. He was an avid Cubs, Brewers, and Packers fan. He was very proud of his
family, especially his eight daughters.
He was a Lifelong Member of the Medford VFW Post 5729, a Colby VFW Post 2227,
where he served as Post Commander for both, Chequamegon Bird Club, Taylor County
Historical Society, The United Church of Christ, Medford.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday June 28, 2016 at The United
Church of Christ in Medford. Pastor Mary Jo Laabs will officiate. Visitation
will be held at the church from 9 AM until the time of service at 11 AM. Burial
and military honors will follow at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II.
The family would like to thank Stoney River Assisted Living in Marshfield and
St. Joseph Palliative Care, especially Sara and Jessica, for their loving care
and compassion they showed their Father.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Lester E. Carlson may be
given to The Highground Veterans Memorial Park, W7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville,
WI, 54456 or www.thehighground.org.
For online condolences, please visit
www.hemerfuneralservice.com.
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