Daniel Carlson

Daniel "Carly" Carlson, age 56, of McIntosh, MN, passed away on Friday, April 10th, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in McIntosh with the Rev. Melody Kirkpatrick officiating. Interment will be in Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlin-Hoialmen Funeral Home, serving McIntosh.Daniel Mark Carlson was born on August 28, 1958 in Fosston, Minnesota to parents Hilmer and Violet Engen Carlson. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in McIntosh and graduated from McIntosh High School in 1976. Following high school, he joined the U.S. Army National Guard and proudly served for the next 25 years. From 1977 until the current time, Danny worked as a painter for a painting contractor. He lived in Bemidji and McIntosh. In his younger years he enjoyed stamp collecting and golfing. Most of all he enjoyed time spent with his friends and family.He is survived by four uncles, Bob (Shirley) Engen of Minneapolis, Alvin Engen of Minneapolis, Marvin (Gayle) Engen of Wisconsin and Lloyd (Phyllis) Engen of Clearbrook. Many cousins and friends also survive.He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Diana Carlson.