Carlson, Mark age 66, lost his battle of 6 years with CBD on August 27, 2016. He was an avid fisherman and loved to play golf. He served in the Military from 1970-1974. Preceded in death by father Elvin and step father Orville. Survived by partner Kathy Thies; mother Carol Schjeldahl; son Michael; daughters Molly and Kati; stepdaughter Amy and their mother Janet; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; sisters Barb and Lori and many special nieces and nephews. Funeral service held on September 1, Constance Free Church, Crosstown Blvd., Andover MN. Visitation 11am, service 12