Dennis Carlson, 69, of West Point NE

Dennis Carlson, age 69, of West Point, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Premier Estates in West Point, Nebraska.  Memorial services will be on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in West Point, NE.  Interment with Military Honors will be in the Bancroft Cemetery following the lunch.  Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be directed to the family for future designation.  Minnick Funeral Home in West Point, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Dennis Roy Carlson was born on June 4, 1946 at West Point, NE to Roy and Gertrude (Kloth) Carlson.  He grew up in the Bancroft area, graduated from Bancroft High School, and attended Wayne State College.  He served in the Air Force from 1969-1973 during the Vietnam Conflict as an Air Cargo Specialist.  On February 16, 1974, he was united in marriage to Jill Buckman.  The couple moved to Arlington, VA for three and a half years, while Jill was stationed at the Pentagon.  They returned to West Point, where Dennis was an Auto Technician for Paus Motors in West Point and later for DJ Motors in Wisner.

Dennis was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, was a life member of VFW Post #4912, where he had served as the Chaplain for several years, and was a member of the West Point Sportsman’s Club, serving on the board for many years.  Dennis loved the outdoors, whether it was at the Sportsman’s Club, fishing and camping with his family, or hunting pheasants.  He enjoyed woodworking, playing cards and the last several years playing games on the computer.  Dennis was never one to sit still and loved spending time with his grandchildren and children in general.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Jill, of West Point, NE; son Chris and Jamie Carlson and family Taylor, Kelsey, and Brandon of Guthrie Center, IA; son Tim and Shawna Carlson of Herman, NE; sister Karen and Lyle Soenksen of West Point, NE; sister Karlene and Dave Gruoner of Linn, KS; brother Roy and Jennifer Carlson of Bancroft, NE; and many nieces and nephews.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents.

Dennis Carlson