Earl Carlson, 82, of Lewistown died Tuesday October 13, 2009 of natural causes at the Central Montana Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1927 in Leland, IL, the son of Earl F. and Hilda Carlson. They moved to Choteau, MT where his father was the pastor of the Lutheran Church. Earl graduated from Dutton High School. Following graduation Earl met his wife Wilma Steel in Bozeman where he was attending college. In 1955, Earl was drafted into the United States Army where he served 20 years. While in the Army, they traveled most of the US and lived in Germany and Korea.In 1968, Earl and Wima settled in Lewistown where they began the Post Office Husky gas station, later moving the mechanic business to O K Service Center. He enjoyed mechanical work, fishing, hunting, woodworking,square dancing and working with the Central Montana Shrine Club. Earl cherished his family and friends. Mr. Carlson was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, the Central Montana Shrine Club and the American Legion. He is survived by his wife Wilma of 61 years; daughters Evelyn (Don) Girler and Rebecca (Destry) Lodman; a son Jack (Jamie) Carlson and 7 granchildren. Memorial Services will be held 11AM Friday, October 16, 2009 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Lewistown.