Daniel Carlson

Daniel L. Carlson, age 74, of Mattawan, MI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on January 17, 1942 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Ronald and Nathalie (Powers) Carlson. Dan was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving 5 years during the Vietnam Conflict, working on B-52 bombers. On March 2, 1963, he was united in marriage to Gloria J. Brown. Dan was employed as an instrumentation manager by The Upjohn Co. for 31 years until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, old cars, antiquing, hunting, fishing and his dogs. But most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his wife, children and grandchildren. Surviving are the love of his life and wife of 53 years, Gloria Carlson; three children, Todd (Samantha) Carlson of Kalamazoo, Melissa Carlson of Kalamazoo, and Christine (Garrett) Schouwburg of Mattawan; two grandchildren, Dannielle and William Schouwburg; sisters-in-law, Bobbie Carlson, Joy (Joe) Joseph, and Micki Mohr; brother-in-law, Sam (Faye) Brown; and several wonderful nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his two brothers, Michael and Christopher Carlson. A service to celebrate Dan's life will be celebrated at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street, where friends may visit with his family from 2:00 PM until the time of service. Private inurnment will be in Hope Cemetery, Texas Corners. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to SPCA of Southwest Michigan or Disabled American Veterans.