Alfred Carlson

Alfred W. Carlson, age 90, a long time resident of St. Paul, Minnesota and Siren passed away March 24, 2012 at the Parmly Life Points in Chisago City, Minnesota. Alfred was born on December 11, 1921in St. Croix Falls to Carl and Augusta Carlson. He grew up in the St. Croix Falls area, attending school at Lamar. Alfred loved to garden and always had a place for dogs -the louder they barked the better. He delivered meals on wheels in the Siren area for many years. Alfred was preceded in death by his wife Ann and his parents. He is survived by his children Joanne (Earl) Schwan, Barbara Frank, Richard Carlson (Olga Edens), William (Coleen) Carlson, and Roxanne (Doug) Johnson; 14 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sisters Irene Stenberg and Lois Lowry; along with many other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 1:00 PM (visitation 12-1 PM) at the Fristad Lutheran Church in Centuria with Pastor Mel Rau officiating. Interment will follow at the Kahbakong Cemetery in Taylors Falls, Minnesota.