David Edward Carlstrom, loving husband, dad, grandfather, and professor, age 84, of Blaine, Minnesota passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 3, 2021, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
David was born November 28, 1936. He has now joined his parents, Edward and Evelyn, and brother, Robert, in Heaven.
David's Legacy will Live On through his loving wife of 62 years, Joann Hazel Carlstrom; his children, Kasey (Rob) Pierson, Mark (Joanne) Carlstrom, Deanne Thul; 7 grandchildren, Daniel (Jacie), Mitch, Marissa, Brady, Nicholas, Kyle and Nicole.
David moved to Davenport, Iowa in fall of 1941 so his father Edward could find work. He graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL in 1959 and started graduate school at the University of Iowa. He completed his Masters Degree and accepted his first teaching position at Mankato State University in Minnesota as an instructor of Chemistry. After three years, he accepted a position at Luther College in Decorah, IA. After two years, won an NSF Fellowship to return to the University of Iowa to complete his PhD degree. When his major professor accepted a new position at the University of MN, the lab was moved to Minneapolis. David's PhD degree was completed in 1972.
He completed a three year post-doctorial in Wood Chemistry at the University of Minnesota, St Paul, MN. He joined the faculty at Concordia in St Paul, MN, in 1978, teaching all Chemistry courses offered. After 19 years, David retired from teaching.
David was a lifelong Lutheran, as is his wife, Joann. He served on the Board of Directors of Crestview Senior Community from 1990-2020, for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting all his life, as well as bowling, poker, and Concordia Band Trips. David was an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church for over 50 years. He was a member of the Senior Choir for over 25 years, and was often a soloist at weddings and funerals.
Join us to Celebrate David's Life on Saturday, June 12th with visitation from 10:30 - 11:00 am, and service at 11:00 am, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2848 County Rd H2, Mounds View, MN 55112. A luncheon will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Messiah Lutheran, Concordia St Paul, and Crestview Senior Community. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared below for the Carlstrom family.
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