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Roger Carlson Obituary

Carlson, Roger Norman Born February 3, 1938; died March 9, 2014. Loving partner of William T. Wilson; dear friend of Alice E. Moss; fond brother of Doris E. (Thomas) Brand; uncle to Christopher (Tiffany) Brand and Suzanne Brand; loving son of the late Helen and Otto Carlson. Roger worked as a teacher and administrator in the Chicago Public Schools for 35 years. He taught art in both the elementary and high school; served as an art supervisor, as well as a curriculum director for the fine arts in the school system. He created the Art Mobile program, the first art classroom that traveled around the city, serving children in the inner city. Roger was a consummate artist and musician who shared his talents with numerous organizations and groups. He was President of the Art Barn in Valparaiso, Indiana and exhibited yearly at the Schoolhouse in Chesterton, Indiana. For many years, he collaborated with his partner to take student members of the Hubbard High School Chorus on concert trips to Europe, Canada, and the United States. He will be sorely missed by his partner, family, and by many of his dear friends in both the academic and arts world. Memorial contributions may be made to the: Chicago Teacher's Aid Fund, 20 E. Jackson Boulevard Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60604.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 16, 2014.

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Mystee Wilson

August 21, 2018

You are gone but never forgotten. The influences that both you and Mr. Wilson put over my life has allowed me to bring dance, drama and singing to the masses. Like you my focus is not solely the world at large but the small places where the world does not shed light or have simply forgotten. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord."
Mystee (Brown) - Wilson

Stephen Fuhri

January 27, 2015

It's almost been a year and still want you to know that you touched many lives with your music and your kind heart and love. Forever missed. XOXO

Stephen P. fuhri

May 14, 2014

A gentle man, a beautiful soul. A gift of friendship to everyone he knows. A love to William, forever in our hearts. There is never an end wherever love starts. Saying goodbye is so sad when you know this is true. Your life made a difference to all who knew you. Yet love remains within so we'll never be without. A love that lasts forever without regret or doubt!

Carolyn Lawrence

April 29, 2014

Mr. Wilson and Family , I am sorry for your loss. Roger will be remembered as a very talented person who inspired the creativity and talents in others. I admired his confidence to live his own life with a sense of purpose. He will be missed.

Melissa Whelan

April 18, 2014

Dr. Wilson.. My deepest condolences on the loss of Mr. Carlson. May you find comfort in those you love during your loss.

steve Fuhri

April 11, 2014

Mr Wilson plz message me

Lisa Dulaitis

April 7, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Wilson and all of the friends and family of Mr. Carlson. He was an asset to us at Hubbard in chorus and was appreciated by those who had the pleasure to work with him.

steve fuhri

April 7, 2014

Hi Mr. Wilson, So sorry for your loss. Mr. Carlson was always so nice and sad to say goodbye. I hope you are doing ok through it all. Much love and prayers! Steve Fuhri

Terry Walter

April 7, 2014

Dear Bill and Family, I will forever remember Roger's talent and patience he showed to the children at Hubbard and to the PTA Mom who always needed his piano playing skills for The PTA''s annual Fashion Show. He was such a wonderful man, and I am a better person for knowing him. Bill, I am sending you my Love and a big hug. Stay strong and God Bless you at this difficult time and always. Love, Terry

Todd Lamberth

April 6, 2014

Sympathies to family and friends.

Todd Lamberth

April 6, 2014

Sympathies to the family.

Paulette Norris

March 25, 2014

You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May you find peace in your memories and strength in God's mercy.
Paulette

Eileen Cassidy

March 22, 2014

My deepest condolences to Mr. Wilson and the family of Roger Carlson. Everyone will miss Mr. Carlson for all the wonderful work he did for Hubbard High school students and many other people.

Ste Pill

March 18, 2014

My best thoughts and best wishes during this period of loss. Am sure the memories will forever be a blessing

March 16, 2014

Dear family, I'm sorry for your loss. May you draw close to the god of all comfort during this difficult time. James 4:8, psalms 83:18

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