Carl E. "Jim" Carlson
Carl E. Carlson, 80, of Greene Township, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 after a brief illness.
Born on August 4, 1939 in Erie, he was a son of the late Carl O. and Claire (Bedner) Carlson.
Carl was a member of St. Boniface Church. He was a NASCAR fan, and an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates. He loved to spend time with his family. Carl married Valeria Greenman on August 25, 1956, and enjoyed 63 years of marriage.
He is survived by his wife, Valeria Carlson; 3 sons, Thomas Carlson, John Carlson, and Michael Carlson; 3 daughters, Nancy Nunes, Teresa Carlson, and Shirley Carlson and her fiance Jeff Samec; his sister, Betsy Strawcutter; his brother, William Carlson and his wife Kum; his brother in Law, Jim Golden; 7 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marylou Golden, his brother, Frank Carlson, and his parents in law, Jim and LaVona Greenman, and his brother in law, Barry Strawcutter.
The family would like to thank the VNA Hospice for their caring support and service.
There will be no viewing or visitation.
Askins Cremation Funeral Services, 8354 Wattsburg Rd., Erie, PA 16509 is assisting with arrangements.