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John Duane Carlson, 81, Bellevue, Neb., died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at Midlands Hospital in Papillion, Neb.

The Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug, 31 at Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, Bellevue, Neb., with the Rev. David Witkop officiating.

John Duane Carlson was born April 3, 1928, to Ernest W. and Lucy A. (Anderson) Carlson, in Garrison, N.D. He graduated from Garrison High School and then North Dakota State College of Science, in Wahpeton, N.D.

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On May 11, 1951, John married Carmen E. LeMier in Prescott, Ariz.

John spent many years in the newspaper business in Garrison, Prescott, Detroit Lakes, Minn., and Zanesville, Ohio, before starting a 27 year teaching career at North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton, from where he retired in 1989 as chairman of the Graphic Arts Department. Upon retirement, John and Carmen moved to Bellevue, where John spent 12 more years working as public relations director and high school coordinator for Omaha College of Health Careers, Omaha, Neb., and five more years working at Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, retiring again in 2006.

Active in the Boy Scouts of America as a Scoutmaster, John also was co-founder of Boys’ Club, Inc., of Detroit Lakes, Minn., the first Boy’s Club in Minnesota to become affiliated with Boy’s Clubs of America. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and Eagles Club.

John was also a member of Thanksgiving Lutheran Church in Bellevue.

John enjoyed his later years immensely. He and Carmen traveled and visited friends and family across the country. Family was very important to John — he loved nothing more than spending time with them. He was very proud of his daughter and son’s accomplishments and attributed them to a good upbringing. John adored his grandchildren. His “Miss America” and “Best Buddy” brought happiness to his heart every minute he spent with them. The countless hours spent attending dance recitals, volleyball matches, basketball and baseball games were always important to him.

He is survived by: wife, Carmen E. Carlson; daughter, Jacolyn Dee Leibold and son-in-law Rodney; son, John David Carlson and daughter-in-law Brenda; two grandchildren, Kelsey Marie Carlson and John Austin Carlson; three sisters, Mrs. Clare (Paul M.) Angell, Bismarck, N.D.; Mrs. Donna (William E.) Peterson, Bismarck; Mrs. Marlene (Ronald E.) Erickson, Garrison; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: parents, Ernest W. and Lucy A. (Anderson) Carlson; sister, Carol A. Rainoff; brother, Dwight E. Carlson; brother-in-law, Paul M. Angell; sister-in-law, LaVonne Carlson; brother-in-law, William E. Peterson.

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Beth Tiegs wrote on Sep 10, 2009 10:42 AM:

" Mr. "C" was a great teacher. I was one of his students in Graphic Arts in high school Minn-Dak and at NDSCS. He was very fair and made learning fun. I wish his family the best in their time of loss. "




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Sharon Krump-Stroehl wrote on Sep 9, 2009 8:38 PM:

" I was a student at NDSCS 1985-1987 in Graphic Arts. Mr. Carlson was one of my favorite instructors. May God Bless his family in this time of sorrow. "




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Shirley Whitehead Johnson wrote on Sep 5, 2009 9:44 AM:

" I knew John from working at Horton Hall. I worked in the Placement Office just down the hall. I was sad to read of his death. The family has my deepest sympathy. He was a great guy and always so pleasant to be around. Will keep you in my prayers. "




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tom houle wrote on Sep 3, 2009 9:51 AM:

" I am sorry for your loss, I was a student of his at NDSCS in 1983 & 1984. I am sure he will be remembered by many of his former students. "




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