Carlson, Raymond D. Ray Carlson of Minneapolis MN, passed away on February 7, 2018, at the age of 83. Ray was born in Fordville, ND to Hilmer and Olga (Thompson) Carlson. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and Big Fork. Ray is a retiree of the Ford Plant in St. Paul, UAW 879. He was a devoted father and loved spending time with his family. He will be forever missed by his four daughters, Ranee (Steve Zuehl), Rabecca (Clarence) Huls, Rachelle and Roxanne. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harold, Gene, Curtis and sister, Stella Anderson. Ray is survived by his twin brothers, Gary and Larry (Uarda), and sisters, Orpha Rustebakke and Eileen Thurman. He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Tony, Nick, Natalie, Valerie, Zach, Greta and Angelia; great grandsons, Micah and Theodore; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service 11 am, Visitation 10 am, Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Minnehaha Communion Lutheran Church, 4101 37th Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55406.