Lynn A. Carlson

A Memorial Service for Lynn was held Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Shickley, Nebraska. Pastor Monica Magoola and Father Paul Colling presided over the Memorial Service. A Graveside Committal of Ashes was held in the Stockholm Lutheran Swedish Cemetery, rural Shickley, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Lynn Allen Carlson was born to Glenn and Dorothy (Geiken) Carlson on July 8th, 1958, in Hebron. He passed away on October 31, 2024 at the age of 66 years, 3 months, and 23 days. Lynn was baptized and confirmed in Stockholm Lutheran Church near Shickley. When Stockholm Lutheran Church closed, his family transferred their membership to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Geneva. He continued in his faith at Shickley United Methodist Church, where he was a member for 38 years. Lynn grew up on the family farm near Shickley. He attended Shickley Public School and graduated with the class of 1976. Growing up on the family farm, he learned the value of hard work. This fostered the strong work ethic that he passed on to his children and grandchildren. Growing up, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing high school sports, and baseball. During the summers while still in high school, Lynn worked for Lichti Brothers Oil Company putting up grain bins. After completing his high school education, Lynn enrolled at the University of Nebraska Lincoln and attended the University for 1 ½ years. He then transferred and completed his college education at Milford Southeast Community College with a degree in Agricultural Business. Over spring break in 1977, he met Denise Houchin of Bruning, at the Four Thieves in Alexandria. On May 31st, 1980, Lynn married the love of his life at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bruning. To this union two sons were born: Nathan Cole and Bret Allen. Lynn and Denise moved to York, where Lynn was employed with Terra Western Company for two years. When Terra Western closed, he then worked with Scott Hourigan, also of York, until 1985, when they moved to Geneva, and he began farming with his dad. In 1986, they moved to Shickley, first residing at his family’s farm, until building a home in town in 1989. He continued to farm and enjoyed attending all of Nathan and Bret’s sports and activities. In 1996, he ventured into the irrigation business with his cousin Gary. They started Carlson Irrigation, where they sold and serviced Reinke pivots. After being in the business for 4 years, Lynn decided to focus on farming. Fall was his favorite time of year, when it was time to harvest and one of his greatest joys was having his boys farming with him. He enjoyed traveling to many different places. Two of his favorite trips were with his sons, one being, traveling to Texas where they picked up his 1970 Chevelle to be restored and the other, a fishing trip to Oklahoma. Lynn loved to tease his grandchildren and enjoyed going to all of their birthday parties, softball, soccer, dance recitals, and T-ball games. Lynn was active in the Sons of the American Legion, serving on various committees in church and helping with the youth group. Lynn also served on the Shickley Fire Department, and the Swedish Cemetery Board. Due to health problems, Lynn retired from farming in 2023. Although retired, he continued going to the farm, checking on planting and harvest progress. Throughout it all, he kept his sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Dorothy Carlson; Sister in-law, Pam Carlson; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Wayne and Delma Houchin; niece, Carrie Koves; nephew, Jay Houchin; and sister in-law, Roxann Hafer. He is survived by his wife, Denise of Shickley, son, Nathan Carlson and wife Michaela of Shickley, son, Bret Carlson and wife Amanda of Shickley; grandchildren, Rileigh, Paityn, Carter, Hallie and Jack; brother, Kent Carlson and wife, Michelle; sisters in-law, Pat Wells and husband, Clark, Rhonda Saltzman and husband, Darreld, Glenda Austin and husband, Joel; brothers-in-law, Wayne Jr. Houchin and wife, Joy and Bruce Houchin and wife, Mary; and a host of nephews, nieces and many friends.

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Lynn A. Carlson

July 8, 1958 - October 31, 2024