Craig Eugene Carlson
February 29, 2020
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Craig Eugene Carlson, 78, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Services will be held at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. in Des Moines, IA on Friday, March 6 with visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. and the service at 4:00 p.m.
Craig was born on June 24, 1941 in Iowa City, IA to Evelyn (Temple) and Edwin Carlson. He graduated from Iowa State University and then Drake University School of Law. While in college, Craig married the love of his life, Sherry Reynolds on January 26, 1963. Craig started his career as an attorney and worked for 25 years with the Johnson Law Firm in Fort Dodge, becoming a senior partner. He retired from the firm and moved to West Des Moines to be an independent financial advisor and estate planner. He was a lifetime member of The Iowa Bar Association and served as president of the Fort Dodge Community School Board.
Craig dearly loved his grandchildren and with great pride attended many concerts, plays, and sporting events. He was so famous for his road trips, in his favorite vehicle, that his grandchildren nicknamed him “Jeep.” In his free time, Craig enjoyed life at Lake Panorama, and many vacations to Aspen and Sanibel Island with his family.
This devoted husband, father and friend is deeply missed by his wife, Sherry; their children, Curt (Carey) Carlson, Tonya (Jerome) McCarville, and Marc (Sheri) Carlson; grandchildren, Taylor, Lily, Caleigh, Steven (Sarah), Finnegan, Brynn, Benjamin, Britt, Brayden, and Bode; his mother-in-law, Beatrice Reynolds; brothers-in-law, Jerry and Liz, Brent and Sally, Kurt and Debbie, and Kim and Debby Reynolds; sister-in-law, Kate Reynolds; and his loving nieces and nephews.
Craig was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law, Arvin Reynolds; his brother-in-law, Steven Reynolds; and his nephew, Dirk Reynolds
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Agribusiness Association of Iowa Foundation foundation.agribiz.org or to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Debra&Don Carlson
03/06/2020
Sherry and family,
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of Craig. You built a beautiful life together and we know what you are going through is most difficult. Stay strong and hold your memories dear. We have very fond memories of you and Craig while in Fort Dodge, and of working with you. It makes it difficult to see you have to go through this. You are surrounded by your large loving family. Lean on them. We will be thinking of you and praying for all of you. God Bless.
Dan Hansen
03/06/2020
Sherry an family sorry for your loss. Really missed you since you left town. People would ask if heard from you but no one had until now. Sorry cannot be there today. Stay strong and close as a family. Just retired going on 3 years. Am now on school board. Will decide if run again. I give 3 times a year to American Heart Association so will give extra in memory of Craig.
Bill Enke
03/04/2020
I served on the Fort Dodge School Board with Craig and also knew him as a fellow attorney. That Board had by far the best makeup of any Board I ever served on...and Craig was one of the best of the best. He was intelligent, compassionate, had much common sense, and a great sense of humor...something that was much needed during a time in our school system that was challenging to say the least. And yet Craig never lost his composure. I still remember his gifted insight and his ready smile. While we did not have much contact after those years, I still cherish the time I had with the man I had the privilege of calling my friend!!
Kevin Schlagel
03/03/2020
So sorry to hear of the passing of Craig. We always enjoyed his infectious smile and wonderful sense of humor. I will always remember how his eyes lit up when talking about his family and the pride he took in each of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time and offer our deepest sympathy to your family. Kevin & Pam Schlagel
Joel Magruder
03/03/2020
Sherry, Curt, Tonya, Jerome and Marc, I'm so saddened to hear of Craig's passing. I enjoyed and appreciated my opportunity to know and work with Craig. He was loaded with wit, charm and a warm disposition. He made me and others smile in our interactions. I'm thankful for Craig.
I'm so sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers and thoughts. We pray for our Lord to provide his peace, everlasting love and strength during this time.
Peace,
Joel and Chris Magruder