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Wilfred "Pete" Carlson, 74, life-long resident of Manton, passed away peacefully at his home on November 22, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. He was dearly loved by his family and liked and respected by all who knew him.Pete was born on September 1, 1936 in Tustin to Oscar and Gertrude (Riplow) Carlson. When he turned 18 he followed his brothers into the US Army where he served his country from 1954-1958. While stationed in Alaska, he met and married his wife of 52 years Marie Huhndorf on August 27, 1958. They returned to Manton where they settled and raised their 5 children.Pete was employed by Cast Metal Industries (CMI) from 1958-1998 when he retired after 40 years of dedicated service. He was a member of St. Theresa's Parrish for more than 25 years and helped to build the existing church. Pete loved his land and gardened on it, hunted on it, tended it, walked with his dogs on it, and taught his children and grandchildren life's lessons on it.He enjoyed deer hunting, gardening, woodworking, repairing and refinishing old furniture, and tinkering in his garage. At the end of the day Pete loved sitting on his deck with an ice cold beer and reminiscing and telling stories with a big dog laying at his feet.He is survived by his wife Marie; his five children, Deb Carlson of Anchorage, AK, Phil Carlson of Manton, Wade Carlson of Anchorage, AK, Wendy Light of Traverse City, and Shane Carlson of Harrietta; five grandchildren, Reese Carlson of Anchorage, AK, Acacia Carlson of Manton, Ashley Carlson of Manton, Skylar Light of Traverse City, and Hailey Carlson of Harrietta; five brothers and sisters, Mary Phillips of CO, Joann Bartlett of Grand Rapids, Charles Carlson of Manton, Albert Carlson of Tustin, and Carol Carlson of AZ.The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Schwert and his staff for 9 years of excellent and innovative cancer treatment that allowed us to have these years with him. Pete like and respected them all very much.A mass in celebration of his life will be held at St. Theresa's Catholic Church on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. A luncheon/reception will be held immediately following the mass in the Parrish Hall.Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.

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Wilfred "Pete" Carlson

September 1, 1936 - November 27, 2010