Dennis Carlson Obituary

His high school friends remember him - comments and photos at https://empehi.blogspot.com/2015/09/dennis-carlson-rest-in-peace.html empehi.com

We were roommates in college -- with much in common. We both loved to laugh, but I will always remember Denny's contagious laugh. We both loved sophisticated comedy -- such as The Three Stooges and W.C. Fields. We both had idols -- his was The Duke; mine was Jack Benny. Denny was honest and kind -- and he clearly helped make the world a better place in which to live!

I just learned of Dennis's passing. We were roommates at Lincoln Hall at NIU during our graduate year -- right after both of us flunked our draft physicals. Today is the 50th anniversary of that draft lottery. Although I had been out of touch with Dennis for many years, we were very close during our college years -- and a few years thereafter. We had a special bond because we both loved comedy. As such, we performed as the "Carlson - Spangler Comedy Team" during our NIU days -- and even once after college. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy.
--David Spangler
Northbrook, IL

Dear Margi,
We just learned of Dennis's passing...we are so sorry , and send our deepest condolences. Dennis was a big hearted individual, always giving to, and enjoying the many church activities he was involved in.
Our prayers are with you as you grieve. You will one day see him again.
Love, Jane and Joe Addison

A world without Dennis Carlson? It's a smaller, sadder, emptier world without Dennis lighting it up with his infectious laugh and ruddy cheeks. Knew him well at Empehi and could always count on him spearheading every Class of '67 reunion. To his family, know that the goodness and quality of his heart and soul live on forever, and that he was and always will be remembered with joy and happiness.

Thank you everyone for your kind words and prayers. They give me great strength and courage as I must learn a new reality without Dennis' laughter, kind heart and ever gentle touch. How blessed I have been for the past 37 years to have been his wife.

This is terribly sad news. I was fortunate to see Dennis last October at the multi year reunion, and as always he was the same warm, funny and thoughtful guy he always was. I have more memories of and with him than I can speak of.
I'll miss him always.

Dennis will always be one of my most beloved friends from high school and MPHS choirs with Mr. Hurst. Dennis was the class of 67 bridge between a number of choir friends from both the 66 and 68 classes. Although we were a year apart in choirs we did sing together with Mr. Hurst's invitation by Margaret Hillis to sing Borodin's Polivetzian Dances, Brahms "How lovely is Thy Dwelling Place, and Bach's "All Breathing Life". We were both Tenors and I remember 2 of Dennis's all time favorites being "Tu Pamperum", "Thompson's Alleluia", and "I'LL Loose Thee Lord Not". Dennis's unique jovial and scratchy spoken voice will always stick in my head when Acapella sang the medley from "Bye Bye Birdie" with his recorded lead-in that said "WE PROUDLY PRESENT, THE CONRAD BYRDIE FAN CLUB SINGING THE CONRAD BYRDIE SONG"! We did work together on a couple of Acapella reunions with Mr. Hurst that were very special for all of us as well as Mr. Hurst. If you are sharing some bad movies with Dave Noren, Dennis, may you also be singing with Leonard directing and theTenor section always on pitch, and NEVERRRRR FLAT! Your personality and good cheer will always be part of the great times and music we shared. Although I'm sure of a few tears, I'm going to play the songs mentioned above from utube as a rememberance. Rest in Peace Dennis. -Jim Storms- class of 68

You were a good friend from the first time we met. I always enjoyed my conversations with you and absorbing some of your analytical skills.You were a good friend and colleague. You will be missed.
Rest in peace my friend.
Mick Bolin
D/Sgt.Indiana State Police (Ret.)

So very sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. I had the privilege of working with Dennis at DEA and knew him to be an extremely competent and friendly worker. My sincere sympathys to Margi and family.

Mr. Dennis was wonderful with the children at The Leap of Faith Players. He and Claudia Barnick were quite a team. So sorry and sad to lose such a lovely man.

My Deepest condolences to the Carlson family.
Dennis was well liked and a true professional. He will be missed.

Retired DEA SA Guadalupe Aguilar-Sanchez

Sorry for your loss. Dennis was a really nice guy.I went to school with him & worked with him at Belmont.He will be missed.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

I met Dennis almost fifty years ago. He was a close friend of my brother Dave, took part in our church's high school youth group, and was always fun to be around. His friendship came to mean even more after Dave became disabled; the two of them would have 'pizza and bad movie night' together, as well as going to Thunderbolts games and planning Empehi reunions. Dennis and I were last in touch about two weeks ago, and I am sorry it was only by email rather than in person. Margi, you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of this wonderful Christian man.

Margi,
I am saddened to learn of Charts passing.

I have very fond memories of him during my childhood. He was a good friend to my father, and I will never forget his laugh and humor.

Praying for you during this difficult time.

Margi and Family,

We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a great man. Words cannot express our condolences to you all.

The world is a darker place without Dennis' smile and laugh.

With our love and prayers,

Todd, Delores and Abby Miller

My deepest sympathy to Margi and the Carlson family. I worked with Dennis in the Chicago Field Division and I transferred to the Indianapolis District Office. I looked forward to the golf outings he attended in Greenwood Indiana. Will miss his dry sense of humor and bear hugs. May God lift each and every one of you up in his arms and comfort you.

My deepest sympathy to Margi and all of Dennis' family. We were in the same class at Morgan Park and Dennis was always so warm, kind and friendly. Super blessed to have known him and I know he will be sadly missed. God bless you all and may the Lord grant you warm memories always.

Our condolences go out to Margi and all of Dennis's family and friends...Hold your precious memories close to your heart...

Dennis and I crossed paths in our career with DEA. I remember these crossings with pleasure. Dennis was a nice man and excellent at his job.

May the God of all comfort give you the strength and ability to stand strong to endure the loss of your loved one. May special memories of Dennis bring you joy forever. (Psalm 83:18)

Margi and Family, We hold you close with positive thoughts and prayers. Celebrate Dennis's life and thank God we were chosen to share in it. Peace

Dennis was a special guy that comes around rarely in ones life. Deepest sympathy to family and friends..

I knew Dennis in high school as a member of the Romans Hi-Y club. What a great guy. He had a lot of common sense for a high schooler. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy to his wife and family.

You were an outstanding man and you will be missed. More comments about your from your High School friends at http://empehi.com

You and your family are remembered in our prayers.

God bless you Dennis, for you were and are one of God's Bright and Gentle Lights here on Earth. Thank you for your kindness.

My heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the family of Dennis at this time of sudden loss. May you find peace in your memories of him.

My sympathy to the family of Dennis at his passing. I have known him for years through DEA and he was a great guy. Always loved all his jokes and loved joking with him. Dennis will be greatly missed. Love and prayers to all his family and friends.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.