Richard Carlson

A service of Christian burial for Richard Carlson was held at the Blessed Sacrament Church in Rapid City, SD, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Burial was in Mt. Calvary in Rapid City, SD. Kirk Funeral Home of Rapid City, SD, was in charge of arrangements.

Rick was born on May 19, 1949, in the Bronx, NY, to Ernest and Marjorie (McGrath) Carlson. He grew up in Yankton, SD. In 1967, he graduated from high school in Wynot, NE. He joined the Marine Corps in 1971, and was honorably discharged in 1972.

Rick received a degree in nursing from USD and completed his training as a CRNA. For 45 years, Rick was a nurse anesthetist. Rick “Doc” spent countless hours on the sidelines cheering on the family in football, soccer, and track.

Richard “Rick” Thomas Carlson, 72, passed away on November 18, 2021, after a short battle with cancer.

Survivors include six children: Max (Katie) Carlson, Courtney (Ben) Schutz, Beth (Bob) Burke, Dane (Emily) Carlson, Delaney Carlson, and Bailey Carlson, and ten grandchildren.

He is also survived by five sisters, a brother, many nieces and nephews, and special friend Christine McKinney.