Obituary of Donald Dwight Carlson

Donald “Donny” Dwight Carlson, 61, of Lindsborg, passed away June 30, 2017.

He was born the son of Homer and Margaret (Logeman) Carlson on June 27, 1956 in Lindsborg, KS.

Donny was united in marriage to Kristen Molander on March 31, 1979 in Lindsborg, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Don learned that he loved to build and fix things at a young age.  He was a graduate of Salina Area Technical School where he studied auto mechanics.  He worked for a number of dealerships and shops in the area including one that he co-owned before making the move back to the farm, where he began to take over from his father.  

He loved his grandchildren, taking them on four-wheeler and tractor rides. He loved to talk and joke around and did a great Donald Duck imitation. He enjoyed tinkering, flying his quadcopter and politics. Don was a collector of cars, parts and equipment. 

We will surely miss him, but the knowledge that he is enjoying the promise of heaven TODAY gives us hope and strength in this short life.

 Donny is survived by his wife,  Kristen of Lindsborg, sons: Brad Carlson (Sarah) of Lindsborg, Alan Carlson (Mikaela) of Lindsborg, and Jeff Carlson of Valley Center, KS, brother, Brian Carlson (Crissy) of Lindsborg, sisters: Irene Vance (Bill) of Liberty, MO, and Marlyse Keenan of Liberty, MO, and five grandchildren: Jonathan, Nicholas, Charles, Kinsley, and Reid Carlson.