He was born on November 14, 1940, the son of the late Albert “Swede” and Marion (Snedden) Carlson. On March 2, 1959, he married Rio Harvey Carlson, she survives.
Robert was a welder for Domion Gas Company and the former CNG. He was a life time member of the Sandy Club, member of Swede Club, V.F.W., Falls Creek Eagles, Pulaski Club and National Rifle Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, car shows and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, two sons: Robert N. Carlson Jr., of Bonita Springs, Fl and Albert E. and his wife Jacque Carlson of DuBois; four grandchildren: Michelle Carlson, Robert N. Carlson III, Kayla Carlson and Melissa Alatorre; four great-grandchildren: Skylee Carlson, Madilyn Powers, Michael Powers Jr. and Tylee Alatorre; a sister Joan Jean Gray of Luthersburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents, twin infant sons: Michael and William Carlson and a sister Emily Nelson.
A funeral service will be held at 4:00PM on Monday, December 17, 2012 at the Mohney Yargar Funeral Chapel, Inc., in DuBois, with Rev. David Nagele officiating. Interment will be at Union Cemetery, Luthersburg.
Friends will be received from 2:00pm until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Online tributes can be made at www.mohneyyargarfuneralchapel.com or www.mem.com
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