Wallace Carlson

Wallace Franklin Carlson was born March 23, 1933, on the family farm near Butterfield, MN. Wally grew up and attended Country School and graduated from Butterfield High School. Wally was baptized and confirmed at Kansas Lake Lutheran Church where he was an active member over the years. Wally farmed south of Butterfield until his retirement. On May 20, 1989, he was united in marriage to Gladys (Askeland) Johnson. The couple made their home in St. James. Wally loved his dogs on the farm, traveling, a good meal, good music and his chocolate. His Faith, Family and Friends were important to him. Wally is survived by his wife; Gladys Carlson of St. James, children; Diane Carlson of Otsego, Rick Carlson of Cosmos, Randy Carlson of Rochester, a granddaughter; Becky (Shawn) Haberman of Mankato, step-children; Steve (Charlotte) Johnson of St. James, Tom (Becky) Johnson of Worthington, Kris (Tom) Suess of St. James, siblings; Chuck (Jackie) Carlson of Dallas, TX, Harriet (Bob) Luker of San Jose del Cabo, MX, Annette Schipp of Mankato, 11 step-grandchildren and 8 spouses, 20 step-great-grandchildren, 4 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, infant sister and infant brother, and a brother-in-law Steve Schipp. First Visitation 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, January 8, 2015 Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel 906 - 10th Ave. S. St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Second Visitation 9:30 am - 10:30 am Friday, January 9, 2015 First Lutheran Church, St. James 716 6th Ave. S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Service Information 10:30 am Friday, January 9, 2015 First Lutheran Church, St. James 716 6th Ave. S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Interment Information Mt. Hope Cemetery, St. James S. CR 27 St. James, Minnesota, United States