Carl O. Tollefson
Tuesday, September 27, 1932
Date of Death:
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Age:
91 years old
Tuesday, September 27, 1932
Date of Death:
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Age:
91 years old
Tuesday, September 27, 1932
Date of Death:
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Age:
91 years old
Carl O. Tollefson
Carl Oscar Tollefson, age 91, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center. Carl was born on September 27, 1932 in Mabel, Minnesota to Palmer and Sylvia (Kjos) Tollefson.
Carl graduated from Mabel High School in 1950. He then attended the Winona Business School graduating in 1951. After graduation, Carl moved to St. Paul and worked at the U.S Mail Department and Seeger Refrigeration. In 1952, he married Luanne Schmugge; they later divorced. In 1953, Carl entered the United States Army and was later honorably discharged. On July 19, 1986, he married Mavis Martinson.
Over Carl’s work career, he worked at Central Distributing Company, Reinhard Brothers Company, Roth Distribution Company, Morley Murphy Company, Zenith Electronics Corporation, Guyer’s Builders Express and Lowe’s.
Carl enjoyed golfing, playing cards and dancing.
Survivors include his children Daniel (Melanie) Tollefson and Tamara (Tracy) Luther; his stepchildren Jeffery (Kathy) Martinson, Terry (Zeeonadai) Martinson and David (Angelia) Martinson; 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; sister Phyllis (Bill) Schneider; brothers Paul (Jan) Tollefson and Tom (Denise) Tollefson. He is preceded in death by his wife Mavis; his parents; sister Elaine (Leon) Eggers and his son Randall Tollefson.
Memorials are preferred to Ascension Lutheran Church.
A memorial service for Carl will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. on March 15, 2024, with Pastor Brian Kom officiating. A visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Carl O. Tollefson has received the following condolences.
We were one of Carl’s TV dealers that he called on for over 40 years. We not only did business together but came to become very close friends. He spoiled us with his welcoming visits and his great grilling demonstrations.102With Carl the buck always stopped with him. We remained close friends until his passing and will miss him. May gods love comfort you all at this time of sorrow and help you know he is in good hands. Blessings to you all. Randy and Larae Stevens
My deep sympathy to you all and may our Heavenly Father give you comfort and peace.
I so enjoyed knowing Carl. I can still see him and Mavis dancing while our band played in the church parking lot one summer.
I also think of a moment at church when Pastor Kom asked for members to bring "real pie" for a pastors meeting. He made a homemade banana cream pie that hadn't been touched. I love banana cream and asked him what it would cost me to take that home. He said it would be way too costly for me... but he said he could GIVE it to me.
That's how he rolled. Much love to you all.
In Christ, Joel Berg