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Eugene Carlson
EUGENE "SWEDE" CARLSON
Cedar Rapids
Eugene "Swede" William Carlson, 86, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, at his home. Funeral services: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories, with visitation being held from 2 to 5 p.m. before the service. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. Following the service, a Celebration of Life will be held at the Moose Lodge, 1820 West Post Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids.
Swede was born March 12, 1929, the son of William and Helen Carlson in Palisade, Minn. On Oct. 23, 1954, he married Joanne Schlee. She passed away in 1993. He then married Carol Williams on Nov. 28, 2000. Carol passed away in 2009.
Swede worked as a heavy equipment mechanic most of his life. When he had reached 65 years, having been a member, he received the International Union of Operating Engineers pin. After he retired in 1992 from Dave Schmitt Construction, he still continued to turn wrenches.
Swede had an avid love for antique cars and John Deere tractors. He never missed the Steam and Gas Engine Show at Ushers Ferry. He was a member of the Eagles Club and Model A Ford Club of America.
Family was the most important thing to Swede. He greatly enjoyed being a father and grandfather and spending time with his family, especially his great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his two children, Gayla Yeakle and Scott (Lisa) Carlson; special friend, Pat Trusdale; grandchildren, Kristin (Eric) Daywitt, Travis (Jen) Yeakle, Nichole (Brian) Frye, Andrea (Derek) Hartwig, Joseph (Mandy) Carlson, Kevin (Janelle) Anderson, Chad (Melissa) Anderson, Troy (Amanda) Krahmer and Trent (Jenni) Krahmer; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Anastasia, Alaina, Abel, Alexis, Madison, Bennett, Brooklynn, Airika, Andrew, Tyson and Liberty; brothers, Dick (Mary) Carlson and Don (Ginny) Carlson; half brother, Jonathan (Sandy) Edwards; stepchildren, Christy (Donnie) Dykes and Jay Trotter; stepgrandchildren, Maria (Jason) Corey, Mikka Behrends and Brandon Beaty; and stepgreat-grandchildren, Lorianna, Jessica and T.J.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Joanne; second wife, Carol; daughter, Linda Carlson; and sister, Joyce Carlson.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Mercy in Eugene's memory.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.
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