Birth date: May 16, 1939 Death date: Jan 13, 2011
Richard D. Carlson Sr. 71, of Decatur passed away on Thursday January 13, 2011 in St. Mary’s Hospital Emergency Room. Richard was born on May 16, 1939 in Decatur and grew up in Lovington the son of Arvid John and Irene Frieda Coon Read Obituary
Our deepest sympathy to the Rich Carlson family. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.Bob and Cheryl Gerhold moweaqua, IL US
To Richards Family,You have my sympathy. I went to school with Guy,and knew Richard, when they lived in Shelbyville. Shelbyville, IL US
We knew & went to school with all the Carlson boys. Our paths have crossed with Richard over the years, and it was always a fun timeremembering all that happened in those school days. We know Richard will be missed by many friends and family….Jack & LeEtta Lovington, IL US
Richard and I grew up together. I entered in a legacy book on the H&R but it disappeared. Pls. know how much I always respected the courage of Richard when, as a boy, he and Herman contracted polio. It was a tough time for the Carlson family but Richard beat the odds and lived a great life. Ellisville, MO US
John I am so sorry for your loss. Every now and then when I see our football highlight tape I always see your Dad wearing the T-shirt that says Moweaqua 9-0 before we were. He was always so nice to everyone of us, I will always remember that about him. Maroa, IL US
Rich worked at Argenta-Oreana Middle School my very first year of teaching. We had so many laughs together; one that I distinctly remember is I was sitting at my desk on a snowy winter day, when someone knocked on my door and as I stood up to answer it, Rich drilled my with a snow ball right in the chest. Needless to say, the class was up for grabs! I also, remember Rich as an outstanding official who worked games in which I played. I am so sorry for your loss, we have lost a beauty! Princeton, IL US
Rich and I go way back, to my Lakeview High School days, when he worked for DPS 61 Maintenance and I was teaching/coaching there. He was a good guy who I considered a friend. My condolences to the family Decatur Ocala, FL, IL US
We are thinking of you as you struggle through this unexpected loss. May happy memories surround you and provide you comfort. Bolingbrook, IL US
John and Family: I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Hardy oswego, IL US
