December 31, 1928 – Thursday, July 27, 2017
Service Information
Buffalo Evangelical Covenant Church-Buffalo, MN
Sunday, August 13, 2017
2:00 P.M.
Visitation Information
AT THE CHURCH
Sunday, August 13, 2017
1-2 P.M.
Joel William Carlson, age 88 of Annandale, Minnesota, died peacefully after a life lived to the fullest on July 27, 2017. He was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on December 31, 1928. Joel was adopted by Axel and Anna Carlson at about two years of age from the Owatonna Minnesota Children’s Home. Joel grew up in Buffalo, Minnesota and graduated from Buffalo High School in 1947. From there, he continued his education at Dunwoody Industrial Institute receiving a certificate in Architectural Drafting and Estimating. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force where he spent four years as a Jet Mechanic and part of the 22nd Fighter Bomber Squadron. After leaving the Air Force, he went on to complete a four year education degree at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
After completing college at St. Cloud State University, Joel accepted a teaching and football coaching position at Claremont High School for one year, after working one year at the Savage Lumber Yard. Joel then began his career with Annandale High School where he was an industrial arts teacher and football coach. He finished out his teaching career in Annandale, retiring in 1985 to pursue his ambition in wood working on his own, where he created memories for many people in his life that will continue on in their lives.
Within two years at St. Cloud State University, Joel William Carlson and Janice Marilyn Stemm were married on August 3, 1957. Two children were born to them: Timothy Joel Carlson on May 8, 1959 and Heidi Jo Karlsson on April 4, 1960.
Joel was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Carlson; father, Axel Carlson; and mother, Anna Carlson.
Survivors include his loving and caring wife of 60 years, Janice Carlson; son, Tim and his wife, Melinda with daughter, Logan; daughter, Heidi with son, Layne and partner, Keely and their son, Owen and second son of Heidi, Brendon.
A memorial service for Joel Carlson will be held Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 2:00 PM, with visitation one hour prior, at Buffalo Covenant Church in Buffalo.
Serving the family is The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo. 763-682-1363. www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Joel was influential to me as a student in his Industrial Arts classes and later as a teacher. His Christian example was an inspiration to me. He will be missed. May God comfort and bless you.
Dear friends; We wish to extend our condolences for your loss of Joel. May God grant you His Peace at this time.
Love & prayers, Grace & Jerry
Joel was one of my favorite teachers, he always provided encouragement and challenges, which pushed you to figure it out. He is the model of what a teacher should be.
Jan, Heidi, Tim and family – I’m so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. We have many great memories of time at the lake, fun with Good News Singers, the Four Sons quartet, Joe’s big laugh and great sense of humor. I pray that God will continue to wrap His loving arms around you in the coming weeks and months. Love, Todd