Gerald R. Carlson, age 88, of Fremont, passed away Monday, March 23, 2015 at Fremont Health.
Gerald was born April 18, 1926 in Oakland, Nebraska to Oscar and Anna (Nelson) Carlson. Gerald earned his GED as an adult. He served in the Army in the WWII era as a military police officer in the Philippine Islands.He married Nelda L. Novak January 9, 1953 in Fremont. To this marriage were 4 children Stan, Carolee, Janet and Joyce.His first love was farming, where he was a farmer in Nebraska, Texas and Missouri. Gerald worked for Western/Lucent Technologies organization in Omaha, Atlanta and Orlando. He retired after 25 years in 1996. Gerald was known as a hard worker.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Joyce and brother Darrel Carlson.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years Nelda, son Stan (Janine) Carlson of Arlington, daughters Carolee (Randy) Bundy of Carl Junction, Missouri, Janet (Dusty) Green of Linden, Texas, sisters Donna Gagliani of Fremont, Joy (Leo) Bowland of Tekamah, 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Condolences may be left at www.duganchapel.com
Memorials may be directed to Full Life Assembly of God Church in Fremont and Fremont Alzheimer's Association.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 25 at Dugan Funeral Chapel from 4:00-8:00P.M. with family present from 6:00-8:00P.M.
Funeral Service will be Thursday, March 26 at Full Life Assembly of God Church in Fremont at 11:00A.M. with Pastor Mike Washburn officiating.
Burial will take place at the Oakland Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Oakland Honor guard V.F.W. Post #5543.
Condolences may be left at www.duganchapel.com
Memorials may be directed to Full Life Assembly of God Church in Fremont and Fremont Alzheimer's Association.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 25 at Dugan Funeral Chapel from 4:00-8:00P.M. with family present from 6:00-8:00P.M.
Funeral Service will be Thursday, March 26 at Full Life Assembly of God Church in Fremont at 11:00A.M. with Pastor Mike Washburn officiating.
Burial will take place at the Oakland Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Oakland Honor guard V.F.W. Post #5543.