John Ralph Carlson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Ralph Carlson of Lake Mills, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Ralph left this world on September 20, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Ralph Carlson to show support.
As John Ralph departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though John Ralph may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy John Ralph leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Eugene Carlson and Ruth Carlson; and his wife Mary. He is survived by: his son Larry John Carlson (April) of Orange City, Iowa; his grandchildren, Simon and Sophia; his brothers, Norman Carlson (Janet) of Des Moines and David Carlson of Honolulu; Michael Carlson (Kelli) of Kansas City, Missouri..
Visitation was held on Friday, September 26th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home (902 E Main St, Lake Mills, IA 50450). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Fertile Church of Christ (3493 Eagle Ave, Fertile, IA 50434).
