Obituary

Don E. Carlson

December 7, 1924 - August 14, 2010

Don E. Carlson, 85, Lincoln, died Saturday (8-14-10). Born (12-7-24) in Friend, Nebraska to Hjalmar & Helen (Henry) Carlson. Vice President-Automatic Merchandising Company. Member: Westminster Presbyterian Church, American Legion, Craftsman Lodge #314 A.F. & A.M., Scottish Rite, Sesostris Shrine, Starcraft Chapter #307, O.E.S.

Family members include: son, daughter-in-law: Randy & Cynthia Carlson, Lincoln, NE; daughter, son-in-law: Kristy & Rob Gerweck, Falls City, NE; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother, sister-in-law: Ralph & Margery Carlson, Cedar Rapids, IA; sister, Ruth Ann Warner, Wichita, KS. Preceded in death by parents and wife, LaVelle.

Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday (8-17-10) Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2110 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NE (02). Rev. Dr. Andrew L. McDonald, officiating. Prior burial, 10:00 a.m. at Lincoln Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the church or Sesostris Shrine, 1050 Saltillo Road, Roca, NE 68430.

Visitation from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with family greeting friends 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday at Roper and Sons, 4300 ‘O’ Street.

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