Gary Carlson Obituary
The world bids farewell to Gary Carlson of Alexandria, Minnesota, departing on February 21, 2025 at the age of 87. Gary leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Vernon Charles Carlson and Wilma Mary (Kafer). He is survived by: his children, Mark Carlson (Deb), Heidi Carlson, Juli Holst (Dan) and Eric Carlson (Karla); his grandchildren, Kyle, Adam, Amy, Sam, Errol, Doe, Noah, August and Jo; his siblings, Charles Carlson, Juliet Carlson and Vicki Lindberg; and his wife Lela Kay Bruss.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to charities Gary supported, including Habitat for Humanity, Doctors Without Borders, the Environmental Defense Fund, and Heifer International. They also encourage those who can, to consider donating blood or platelets to the American Red Cross.
