Gary Vern Carlson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gary Vern Carlson age 77, passed away suddenly on November 1 2018 at University Hospital in Madison. He was born on June 6, 1941 in Ashland, the son of Vern and Arlene (Wells) Carlson. Gary grew up in Park Falls, he joined the US Army in 1959-1962 stationed in France where he met his wife of 56 years. He worked for a Johnson gas company before taking a job with the forest service. He was a Civil Engineer for the US Forest Service until he retired. He was a land surveyor owning his own business Timberline Surveying. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his son in law and grandchildren. Golf was a big part of his life which he shared with his wife and daughter Michele. He enjoyed having sincere conversations with his daughter Laurie. He and his wife traveled between Wisconsin and Florida to be with their daughters and their families. He was always doing projects that kept him busy helping out where ever he could. He was known to have a great sense of humor, always making everyone laugh. He loved his little dog Lucy taking her for walks and throwing her ball. He enjoyed having a good nightcap. He was a member of the Park Falls Legion Post 182, a member of the Masonic Lodge, The Shriners, the Order of the Eastern Star, and Guardian of Job’s Daughters. He was also an active member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ Church in Park Falls. He is survived by his beloved wife Ginette Carlson and his “Lucy lou” of Springstead, daughters Laurie (Matt) Johnson of Green Bay and Michele (Sandra) Carlson of Riverview Florida, grandchildren Stephanie, Daniel and Steven Johnson, sister Vicky (Erwin) Weiberg of Park Falls, niece Kimberly (Dan) and her children Addyson & Alayna, nephew Timothy (Janet) Weiberg, and their children Logan and Paige, and grandpups Liberty, Remington, Cassidy, Khalua, Amadeus and Xena. In Gary’s death he will give the gift of life to others as an organ donor. A Memorial Service with Masonic Rites and Military Honors will be held on Tuesday November 6, 2018 at 6:00pm at the Novitzke Funeral Home in Park Falls. Rev. Don Quigley will officiate. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3:00pm until 6:00pm on Tuesday.

Gary Vern Carlson

June 6, 1941 - November 1, 2018