Oscar L. Carlson age 93, of Onekama, Michigan, died early Saturday morning, May 29, 2021 at the Maples in Frankfort, Michigan.

He was born on November 22, 1927 in Onekama, Michigan and was the son of the late Oscar and Isabelle (Maue) Carlson Sr. He was a graduate of Onekama High School with the class of 1946. Oscar served in the United States Army during World War II, with the occupation of Japan, from October 1, 1946 until February 26, 1948. He then served in the United States Air Force from August 23, 1950 until August 22, 1951, at the beginning of the Korean War. Oscar married Patricia M. Galwas at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee, on January 20, 1951. They have celebrated over 70 years of marriage together. Oscar was employed for 23 years with the Ex-cello Company in Manistee, until the company closed its operation in Manistee. He then became the manager of the Coho Bend Campgrounds and Resort until his retirement. Oscar and Pat enjoyed spending time with their family and grandchildren. In his spare time Oscar loved to hunt, fish, go camping, travel around the United States and spend time in his flower and vegetable gardens.

He is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Patricia M. Carlson of Onekama, his daughter, Joy Marie Carlson, his son and daughter in-law, Oscar and Karen Carlson all of Manistee, three grandchildren, Kristina R. (David) Brown, and Jennifer Carlson all of Manistee, Jason (Tracy) Carlson of Marlton, New Jersey, five great grandchildren, Bret and Katlyn Brown, Drew and Maxx Carlson and Miriam Rhodea, his sister's in-law, Joanne Carlson of Onekama and Barbara Galwas of Manistee, and two special friends, Howard Haag of Bear Lake and Charles Hummel of Manistee. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

Oscar was also preceded in death by his sisters and brother's in-law, Irene and Clint Fink and Isabelle and Paul Steffans and by his brother's and sister in-law, Charles Carlson, Darwin (Cub) Carlson and Glen and Betty Carlson Sr.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 7, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with Monsignor John Porter officiating. Burial will follow at the Onekama Village Cemetery, where graveside Military Honors will be given by the members of the Manistee County United Veterans Council - Ritual Squad. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday afternoon, one hour prior to the funeral service.

Those wishing to remember Oscar are asked to consider a donation in his name, to the Maples Medical Facility, of Frankfort, Michigan. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.