Allen Carlson, 78, Fridley, Minn., formerly of Albert Lea

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, June 17, 2003

Allen Carlson, age 78, of Fridley, Minn., and formerly of Albert Lea, died Friday, June 13, 2003, in St. Paul.

He was born Aug. 27, 1924, in Oak Park, Ill.

Allen was a former Murphy Motor Freight driver and former member of Faith Baptist Church, Albert Lea.

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He is survived by his wife, Mary J.; children: Russell Willard (Julie), Ruth Marie Nicholson, Ronald Paul (MaryLynn), Richard Neil (Susan), David Allen (Edith), Jeanne Susan Draper (Patrick), Mary Elizabeth Grovender (Kelby) and Lee Francis (Elisa); 23 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, John (Donna); and sisters: Beverly Smith and Clare Minzer.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Woodcrest Baptist Church, 6875 University Ave. N.E., Fridley, Minn. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred.

Arrangements are by the Albin Chapel, Minneapolis.