TOMAH, Wis. – Paul David Carlson, 77, of Tomah, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, died Friday, April 3, 2026, at his home.

Paul was born Oct. 27, 1948, to Frank E. and Anna E. (Dahlin) Carlson at Grand View Hospital in Ironwood. He attended Ironwood schools, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1966. Paul then attended and graduated from Ironwood Junior College.

On July 3, 1968, he entered into the U.S. Army and proudly served a tour of combat duty in Vietnam. Paul was honorably discharged as a specialist fifth grade on Feb. 5, 1970.

Following his discharge, he lived in Fort Myers, Florida, for 20 years, and then moved to Tomah, where he lived until his death.

Paul is survived by his brother, Bruce W. Carlson, Bessemer, Michigan; many nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

At the family's request, cremation has taken place.

Burial will be in the spring at Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood.

Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, Michigan, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at lakesidememorialchapel.com.