Wayne Carlson
May 3, 1931 — June 2, 2013
Wayne W. Carlson, 82 formerly of Toimi, died Sunday June 2, 2013 in the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Silver Bay.
He was born May 3, 1931 to Jacob and Minnie (Wartianen) Carlson in Toimi, Minnesota. Wayne grew up and attended the Toimi School, before graduating from Two Harbors High School. He served in the Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. Wayne worked for Reserve Mining, as a laborer and heavy equipment operator at the NorShore Section House.
Wayne enjoyed spending time with his family. He also loved exploring the outdoors, especially the Boundary Waters during his younger years.
He is preceded in death by parents and 3 siblings, Paul, Bertha, and Uno.
Wayne is survived by children Tina (Jim) Carlson/Bjortomt of Chetek, WI, Jodi (Peter) Ray of Carmel, IN, Darik (Lorry) Carlson of Duluth, and Patrick Carlson of Chicago, IL; grandchildren Lindsay (Tom) Christiansen, Jason Ray, Alex Ray, and Hannah Carlson; great-grandson Anthony; and his family of friends and staff at the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Silver Bay.
Visitation will be from 10 AM until the 11 AM service on Friday, June 7, 2013 at Cavallin Funeral Home in Two Harbors.