Gene David “Dave” Carlson 1945 - 2018

CARLSON, RENDALL, GRAY

Posted By: Connie Swearingen -- Volunteer (email)
Date: 8/22/2018 at 07:18:46

Onawa Democrat
20 June 2018

Gene David “Dave” Carlson, 73, of DeWitt, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, June 9, 2018, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Dave was born Jan. 31, 1945, to Eugene and Annette Gray Carlson in Sioux City. He graduated from West Monona High School in Onawa. Dave served in the Army National Guard during the Vietnam War and remained active for several years following. He received his bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University, and his M.B.A. from Drake University. He married Eileen Joan Rendall on June 27, 1970, in Sioux City. Dave worked his way up from chemist to vice president with Frye Copysystems, and later retired from Ennis Business Forms in DeWitt.

Dave enjoyed outdoor activities, checking things off his to-do lists, and spending time with family.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Eileen; a son Chris (Jill) Carlson of Savage, Minnesota; a daughter, Jenny Carlson of DeWitt; three grandchildren, Maria Carlson, and Macy and Megan Morningstar; his mother, Annette Carlson of Blencoe; a sister, JoEllen (Lance) Lage of Atlantic; a sister-in-law, Freda Carlson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene, and a brother, Ron.

Memorial visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Schultz Funeral Home in DeWitt. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Elvira Zion Lutheran Church in Elvira. Military rites will be conducted by the DeWitt American Legion and the Iowa National Guard following the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Elvira Zion Lutheran Church, DeWitt American Legion, and Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

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