1942
Daniel
2016
Daniel L. Carlson
January 17, 1942 — April 23, 2016
CARLSON, DANIEL L.
Mattawan
Dan passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on January 17, 1942 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Ronald and Nathalie (Powers) Carlson. Dan was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving 5 years during the Vietnam Conflict, working on B-52 bombers. On March 2, 1963, he was united in marriage to Gloria J. Brown. Dan was employed as an instrumentation manager by The Upjohn Co. for 31 years until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, old cars, antiquing, hunting, fishing and his dogs. But most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his wife, children and grandchildren. Surviving are the love of his life and wife of 53 years, Gloria Carlson; three children, Todd (Samantha) Carlson of Kalamazoo, Melissa Carlson of Kalamazoo, and Christine (Garrett) Schouwburg of Mattawan; two grandchildren, Dannielle and William Schouwburg; sisters-in-law, Bobbie Carlson, Joy (Joe) Joseph, and Micki Mohr; brother-in-law, Sam (Faye) Brown; and several wonderful nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his two brothers, Michael and Christopher Carlson. A service to celebrate Dan's life will be celebrated at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street, where friends may visit with his family from 2:00 PM until the time of service. Private inurnment will be in Hope Cemetery, Texas Corners. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to SPCA of Southwest Michigan or Disabled American Veterans.
**MEMORIALS**
SPCA
6955 W. KL Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
269-344-1474
www.spcaswmich.org
Disabled American Veterans
Attn: Gift Processing
P. O. Box 14301
Cincinnati, OH 45250
www.dav.org
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Mattawan
Dan passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on January 17, 1942 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Ronald and Nathalie (Powers) Carlson. Dan was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving 5 years during the Vietnam Conflict, working on B-52 bombers. On March 2, 1963, he was united in marriage to Gloria J. Brown. Dan was employed as an instrumentation manager by The Upjohn Co. for 31 years until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, old cars, antiquing, hunting, fishing and his dogs. But most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his wife, children and grandchildren. Surviving are the love of his life and wife of 53 years, Gloria Carlson; three children, Todd (Samantha) Carlson of Kalamazoo, Melissa Carlson of Kalamazoo, and Christine (Garrett) Schouwburg of Mattawan; two grandchildren, Dannielle and William Schouwburg; sisters-in-law, Bobbie Carlson, Joy (Joe) Joseph, and Micki Mohr; brother-in-law, Sam (Faye) Brown; and several wonderful nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his two brothers, Michael and Christopher Carlson. A service to celebrate Dan's life will be celebrated at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street, where friends may visit with his family from 2:00 PM until the time of service. Private inurnment will be in Hope Cemetery, Texas Corners. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to SPCA of Southwest Michigan or Disabled American Veterans.
**MEMORIALS**
SPCA
6955 W. KL Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
269-344-1474
www.spcaswmich.org
Disabled American Veterans
Attn: Gift Processing
P. O. Box 14301
Cincinnati, OH 45250
www.dav.org
Visitation
APR 30. 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Service
APR 30. 03:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
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