In Memory Of
Frank E. Carlson, Jr.
1919
2015
Frank E. Carlson, Jr.
July 22, 1919 — January 9, 2015
Frank E. Carlson, 95, of Topeka passed away January 9, 2015. He was born July 22, 1919, the son of Frank Sr. and Jeannette (Rodeen) Carlson.
He attended Topeka schools graduating from Topeka High School in 1937. He attended Washburn University and Clark's School of Business where he met his wife to be, Helen Holm. They were married October 8, 1944 and were devoted to each other for 65 years.
Frank served in the US Army Air Corps stationed at Seething Airbase in England. He flew 30 missions over Europe as a B-24 tail gunner with his final mission on D-Day over Normandy. Among other honors and citations, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was proud to have revisited Seething Airbase in 2003.
Frank was with BC/BS of Kansas for 32 years as Manager of Labor Relations as well as National and Special Contracts retiring in 1981.
As both an Elder and Deacon, Frank was extremely active as a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. Most of their lifelong friends grew from the Church Family.
He was an avid golfer, thrilled to have played at most major courses in the U.S., Canada, England and St. Andrews, Scotland. He also shot his age, "80 at 80" for which we all were proud.
Frank is pre-deceased by his parents, his wife Helen, his older brother, Wayne, Sister Betty Belatti and his nephew, Bob Carlson.
Survived by daughter Pam (Mike) Clutter, Topeka; Nancy Carlson (Jim Camey); Dallas; grandchildren Todd Clutter, Overland Park; Cory (Katherine) Clutter, Topeka; Alexandra (Steve) Staudt, Houston; Brendan (Melissa) Camey, Fort Worth; and 5 great-grandchildren - Avery Clutter, Charlotte and Jacob Clutter, Caroline and Andrew Staudt. In addition are foreign exchange daughters Jean (Jim) Walker, England; and Theresa Valenzuela, La Puente, CA. He was very proud of them all.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st, Topeka, Kansas 66604.
Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is assisting with arrangements.
To leave a special message for the family, visit the guestbook below.
He attended Topeka schools graduating from Topeka High School in 1937. He attended Washburn University and Clark's School of Business where he met his wife to be, Helen Holm. They were married October 8, 1944 and were devoted to each other for 65 years.
Frank served in the US Army Air Corps stationed at Seething Airbase in England. He flew 30 missions over Europe as a B-24 tail gunner with his final mission on D-Day over Normandy. Among other honors and citations, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was proud to have revisited Seething Airbase in 2003.
Frank was with BC/BS of Kansas for 32 years as Manager of Labor Relations as well as National and Special Contracts retiring in 1981.
As both an Elder and Deacon, Frank was extremely active as a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. Most of their lifelong friends grew from the Church Family.
He was an avid golfer, thrilled to have played at most major courses in the U.S., Canada, England and St. Andrews, Scotland. He also shot his age, "80 at 80" for which we all were proud.
Frank is pre-deceased by his parents, his wife Helen, his older brother, Wayne, Sister Betty Belatti and his nephew, Bob Carlson.
Survived by daughter Pam (Mike) Clutter, Topeka; Nancy Carlson (Jim Camey); Dallas; grandchildren Todd Clutter, Overland Park; Cory (Katherine) Clutter, Topeka; Alexandra (Steve) Staudt, Houston; Brendan (Melissa) Camey, Fort Worth; and 5 great-grandchildren - Avery Clutter, Charlotte and Jacob Clutter, Caroline and Andrew Staudt. In addition are foreign exchange daughters Jean (Jim) Walker, England; and Theresa Valenzuela, La Puente, CA. He was very proud of them all.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st, Topeka, Kansas 66604.
Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is assisting with arrangements.
To leave a special message for the family, visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Frank E. Carlson, Jr., please visit our flower store.
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