Robert "Bob" Erik Carlson

Robert (Bob) Erik Carlson, 45, passed away December 28, 2018. Services will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 8301 Aurora Ave. in Urbandale, IA on January 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Family will greet friends following the service.

Bob was born March 1, 1973 to Glenn and Thea Carlson (nee Hanson) in Libertyville, IL. He grew up in Arlington Heights, IL and graduated from Prospect High School. He graduated from Drake University in 1995 and received his MBA from the University of Iowa. He and Gabrielle Tordsen were married on December 27, 2005.

Bob enjoyed traveling, watching all types of sports especially the Chicago Bears and White Sox, walking his dogs Izzy and Emmy, golfing, a good glass of wine, and time spent with family and friends.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Gabrielle Carlson; father, Glenn Carlson; brother, Brian (Beth Jacob) Carlson; aunts, Jeremi (Peter) Grosser and Marjorie Gerhardt; mother and father-in-law, Stan and Kathy Tordsen; brothers-in-law, Noel (Rachel) Tordsen and Beau (Megan) Tordsen; nephews, Jakob and Isaac Tordsen; niece, Annika Tordsen; and numerous cousins and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Thea Carlson.

Memorial contributions can be made to AHeinz57 pet rescue or Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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