Ronald E. Carlson

He was born in Iron Mountain, on Nov. 29, 1959, to the late Robert Carlson and Janet Fredrickson.

Ron was a graduate of Kingsford High School. He went right to work following graduation and particularly enjoyed the people he met during his time with Selin’s Furniture and maintaining the grounds at First National Bank & Trust.

Ron loved tinkering and working on his cars alongside his son, Brett. Not only was he a hard worker but he had a big heart, helping anyone around him in need. Ron’s love for nature and animals led him to spend much of his free time outdoors with his two puppies, Ozzy and Odie, or visiting whatever zoos and wildlife preserves he could get to. He also enjoyed watching the Packers.

Ron is survived by his two sons, Brett Carlson (fiancee Leila Plunger) and Dylan (Patrice) Carlson; brother Rich Fredrickson; nephew Zach Fredrickson; stepfather Fred Fredrickson; former wife Dana; and other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Ron is preceded in death by his brother, Bill Carlson.

Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home, 901 Carpenter Ave., followed by the funeral service at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the Quinnesec Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of Ronald E. Carlson online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.