Clifford L. Carlson

Clifford L. Carlson, age 80, passed peacefully at Angels Grace Hospice on Sunday, April 11, 2021 after battling heart and kidney disease. He was born in 1940 to Franklin and Ramona Carlson in Moline, Illinois. Clifford was a loving and dedicated husband of 52 years to Marilyn “Lynn” Carlson. He leaves behind his loving wife, Marilyn Carlson; children, Mark (Jodie) Carlson, Landy (Michael) Brown; and beloved grandchildren, Connor Carlson, Brady Carlson and Henry Brown. He is further survived by his siblings, Roger (Linda) Carlson, Stanley (Sharon) Carlson, Lyman (Dee) Carlson, Bruce (Bonnie) Carlson, Douglas (Donna) Carlson, Marilyn (Terry) Wolf and Jan (Jim) Mihal; and his sister-in-law, Dorothy (Larry) Bischoff. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Catherine Carlson. Clifford moved to Okauchee Lake at age 16, and graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1958. He served as a Sergeant in the U.S. National Guard from 1966 until 1972. Cliff began his career in the paint industry at the age of 16 working at the Oconomowoc Color Center. He and a business partner purchased the store in 1963 and later the Practical House (unfinished furniture store). In 1986, he opened the Color Center II and retired in 2009. He had an immense knowledge in the paint and stain industry. He enjoyed snowmobiling, lake activities, boating and waterskiing. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a dedicated member of Holy Trinity Church in Okauchee. Due to COVID & Marilyn’s health, Cliff’s services were delayed. A Celebration of Life will be held for Marilyn & Clifford Carlson on Saturday, September 25, 2021. A visitation will be held for friends and family from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:30 am at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Okauchee, followed by a celebration at Okauchee Lions Park in the Bertrand Family Pavilion. Memorials in Cliff’s name may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Angels Grace Hospice.