Michael Robert Carlson

Michael Carlson of Braham passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the age of 37. Michael Robert Carlson was born December 1st 1978 in Cambridge, MN. He participated in 4-H, Harris Covenant Church Youth Group, Cub/Boy Scouts, Rush City High School Band (drums), Harris Covenant Church Softball League, and Harris Covenant Church King's Kids youth program (Teacher). He Graduated from Rush City High School in 1997. Mike attended college at Vermillion Community College in Ely, MN for 2 years in the aviation program. Upon his return he gained experiences at a variety of jobs including maintenance, pool installation, machine shops and metal fabrication. He was planning to propose to his girlfriend of 4 years, Amanda McNeal. He loved spending time with his family and friends. His other hobbies included constructing with legos, playing in a pool league, building and driving demolition derby cars, fly tying, hunting and his true love: fishing. He is and will continue to be sorely missed by all whose lives were touch by him. Mike is survived by his parents Royal and Debbie Carlson of Braham, fiancée Amanda McNeal of Kost, brother Jared (Amanda) Carlson, niece Brooklyn Carlson, nephew Marcus Carlson all of Fort Lee, Virginia, honorary brothers Chris Dudrey of North Branch, Kaine Trondson of Braham, grandparents Curtis and Elaine Carlson of Harris, uncles Larry Jacoway of St. Paul, Roger (Marsha) Carlson of Kearney, Nebraska, Randy (Karen) Carlson of Harris, aunts Sylvia Wien of Amery, Wisconsin, Sharon Konstantinides of Harris, Sonda (Brad) Jacobson of Harris. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Charlotte Jacoway and uncle Mark Wien. Pastor Steve Weihsmann and Pastor Steve Jennisch will officiate at funeral services for Mike: 11 AM Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Harris Covenant Church. A time of visitation and reviewal is planned for 6-8 PM Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Olson Funeral Chapel in Rush City and one hour prior to the service at the church. Casket bearers will include Chris Dudrey, Kaine Trondson, Jared Carlson, Matt Milliman, Scott Milliman and Chad Schweigert. Music will be provided by Sonda Jacobson and Matt Duong. The interment will take place at the Harris Covenant Cemetery. Funeral arrangements for Michael Carlson are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service, Olson Chapel, Rush City, Minnesota. www.funeralandcremationservice.com