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Roger L. Carlson, formerly of Shafer died Monday, June 21 at the Veterans Medical Center, in St. Cloud at the age of 82.

Roger was born July 3, 1927 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia to Paul and Ruth Carlson. He graduated from high school in Ashville, NC. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. On July 23, 1948 he married Esther DeLong at Richmond, CA. He worked as a tool and die maker for Honeywell. On August 10, 1985 he married June Armstrong in Brooklyn Center, MN. Roger enjoyed reading, music, mechanics, astronomy, was active in church activities and especially his family.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Ruth, wife Esther, grandson Ryan Fisk, brother Ralph Carlson and sister Joyce Carlson. He is survived by his wife June, daughters Jan (Steve) Luginbill of Shafer, Becky (Rich) Fisk of Shafer, sons Roger (Mary Jane) Carlson of Polson, MT., Kevin (Marcia) Carlson of Shafer, 18 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two anticipated great-grandchildren, June's family Judy (Gene) Patch, Ruth (Gary) Lang, Stephen (Jan) Armstrong, seven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Thursday, June 24 at Lakes Free Church in Lindstrom with Pastor James Fann, officiating. Interment was in St. Croix Falls Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.grandstrandfh.com.

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