Clarence Carlson

Clarence "Jr." A. Carlson, age 69, resident of Whitehall, WI formerly of Frederic area died February 3, 2012 at Trempealeau County Health Care Center. Clarence was born on April 30, 1942 in Grantsburg to Clarence and Anna Carlson. At the age of 12, they moved to Redmond, Washington. He later returned to the Frederic area. He served in the United States Army for 8 1/2 years, serving 3 years during Vietnam as a Sergeant before being honorably discharged. While serving he received a number of medals the National Defense Service medal, Army Commendation medal, Good Conduct, Expert Rifle, Vietnam Service medal with 4 bronze service stars, Good Conduct medal with 2 loops and the Driver Badge 1st award. Clarence enjoyed being outdoors and loved fishing. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Suzanna; parents and sister Beverly. Clarence was survived by his children Sara L. Carlson, Misty D. Edgley, Jerome Waid, and Jamie Carlson; grandchildren Kaitlin Carlson, Alex Mann, and Timothy Edgley; his sister Sharon Morseman and brother Lynn Carlson. Funeral service will be Friday, February 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM (visitation 9-10 AM) at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren Chapel with Pastor Emory Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Frederic with full military honors presented.