Robert Duane Carlson's Obituary
Mt. Zion-Robert Duane Carlson Sr., 80, of Mt. Zion, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at Heritage Health in Mt. Zion.
Bob was born January 18, 1936 in Joliet, Illinois, the son of Gus and Irene (Schlosser) Carlson. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed as a setup man with Firestone retiring after twenty-nine years of service. Bob was a member of Central Baptist Church. He was a people person and enjoyed traveling. He married Jeanne Denney July 3, 1958. She preceded him in death on December 13, 2007.
Bob leaves behind his children Cindy Cripe of Rochester, MN, Tammy Carlson of Bloomington, Becky (Rob) Guynn of Dalton City, and Bobby Jr. (Lori) of Bethany, grandchildren Michael Cripe, Sarah (Mike) Sneeden, Casey (Andrew) Cook, Justin Guynn, Courtney (Travis) Brown, Tyler Guynn, Caitlin Carlson, and Cody Carlson, and special cousins Rich and Kathy Carlson.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister June Crank.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and staff at Heritage Health especially Kayce and Erica for all of their loving care.
Services to celebrate Bob’s life will be 12 noon Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Lampstand Presbyterian Church, 655 S Airport Rd, Decatur, IL. Memorials in Bob’s honor are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.
The family of Robert Duane Carlson Sr. is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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