Dennis Carlson

Dennis E Carlson, 83, passed away January 19 at Salina Regional Hospital. Born in Salina to Egan and Elvina (Falk) Carlson on July 27, 1930, Dennis graduated from Salina High School and attended Bethany College. He was a farmer in Saline county until his retirement in 1989. Dennis served as a Saline County Commissioner for 12 years and served on numerous boards in the Salina and Lindsborg areas. He was a proud Navy veteran and a 50+ year American Legion member. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, Clark, and son Bruce. Survivors include son Scott Carlson, of Lawrence, Kansas; daughter Kim (Kevin) Attleson, of Shawnee, Kansas; daughter-in-law, Sue, of Lindsborg, Kansas; sister, Doris Tolle, of Richardson, Texas. He adored his nephews, grand kids, and great grand kids. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 25 at Bethany Lutheran church, Lindsborg. Private family inurnment will follow. Memorials suggested to Bethany Lutheran Church; 320 N. Main St, Lindsborg, Kansas 67456; or The Salemsborg Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund, 3831 W Salemsborg Rd, Smolan, Kansas 67456 .