Gerald ‘Jer’ C. Carlson

He was born on October 9, 1939, in Liminga, a son of the late Clifford and Milma (Porkka) Carlson. As a child, the family moved to Hancock and Jerry was a graduate of the Hancock High School.

After high school, Mr. Carlson worked at the Red Owl Grocery store before beginning a career working for Michigan Technological University retiring as a stores clerk at Wadsworth Hall.

On September 29, 1961, he was united in marriage to the former Theresa Misen. The couple resided in Hancock where they raised their three children. On March 18, 2011, Theresa preceded Jerry in death.

Mr. Carlson enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Attending his children’s and grandchildren’s different sporting events. He coached little league baseball for the Hancock Eagles for many years and was proud to have managed his son’s team to an undefeated year. He also was an avid Detroit Red Wing, Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers fan.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Theresa; his sister-in-law, Rose (Fritz) Grandchamp; his infant twin siblings along with his furry companions, Musta and Lady.

Surviving are his children, Terri (Eric) Deatrick of Kennesaw, Georgia, Michael (Erin) Carlson of Hancock, Timm Carlson of Dodgeville; grandchildren, Ryan, Michael, Lynnaya, Gaborik, Jynna, and Louis; brother and sister; Bruce (Cheryl) Carlson of Laurium, Gail (Joseph Krezman) Carlson of St. Germain, Wisconsin; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A private memorial service for Jerry will be held at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock with Pastor Jesse Aho to officiate. Spring burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery of Houghton.

To view Gerry’s obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit memorialchapel.net.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service of Hancock is assisting the family with the arrangement.