NEIL E. CARLSON

Neil Earl Carlson, age 59, passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him on September 23, 2015. Loving husband of Jacqueline (nee VanGieson). Cherished and loved father to Grady, Brittany, and Paige. Son of Katherine and Earl (deceased). Stepfather to Nicholas and Nena Gamboa. Brother to Michael (Karen), Kathleen Bolan, Patrick (Patricia), Mary (Tim) Marcovy, Carleen (Rick), and Sean (deceased) and Lani (deceased) Carlson. Uncle and friend to many.

Neil graduated from Padua Franciscan High School in 1974 and later graduated from Ohio University in 1978. He played football at both. Neil enjoyed sports including football and basketball. Neil was a funeral director for Carlson Funeral Homes for over 30 years. Neil most enjoyed spending time with his family and golfing. He was very active in the community.

Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial will both be held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 929 Pearl Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212 on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Please meet at church for visitation from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Mass will immediately follow. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Valley City.