Carlson, Gary On January 27, 2022, Gary W. Carlson embarked on his final journey of a lifetime, his ascension to heaven. He is greatly missed by his wife Carol, son Evan, other children Mike and Megan Bauler, grandsons Eli and Carson Bauler, sister Susan (Ron) Anderson and many nephews and nieces. Preceded in passing by parents Oscar and Verna Carlson and brother Donald P Carlson. Gary graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1965. After serving in the Air Force, he attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a business degree. He became a CPA working in the metals business until his retirement from Ryerson in 2008. Gary spent his leisure time golfing, spending time with his grandsons, attending the Guthrie and local sporting events. There will be a Celebration of Life for Gary on Wednesday August 24th from 2pm till 4pm at Elsie's, 729 Marshall St. NE, Mpls, MN 55413.