Gene Edwin Carlson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gene Edwin Carlson of Des Moines, Iowa, born in Red Oak, Iowa, who passed away on January 10, 2024, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cecil Carlson and Marvis Carlson (Parker) of Essex, Iowa.; his former wife Donna Smith; his close friend Roger Rickers (Joanne); and his pets, Hawkeye and Trooper.
He is survived by: his wife Kathy; his daughter Sara of Chicago; and his brothers, Gerald Carlson (Barbra) of Norman, Okla and Richard Carlson (Patricia) of Mt. Vernon. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to one of the following organizations in Gene's honor: Twin Lakes Bible Camp, DMARC Food Pantry, or Mary's Helping Hands of Iowa.
