Robert "Bob" Carlson

Robert R. Carlson, 87, passed away at his residence on September 16, 2026. He was born on February 1, 1939 to Raymond and Claudine (Scripter) Carlson of Clay Center, Kansas. Bob married Sharil D. (McMahan) Carlson on January 24, 1959. On February 19, 1939 he was baptized at the Zion Lutheran Church in the Exeter Township of Clay County, Kansas. He was confirmed March 19, 1953 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center.

Bob, affectionately known as Rotten, attended grade school at Eight Mile and Ten Mile Schools in the Ladysmith Community of Clay County. He then attended CCCHS where he graduated in 1957. Bob then attended Kansas State University and Clarks Business College in Topeka, graduating in 1959. While living in Topeka, he worked for Latta Whitlow Plumbing Co. and Martin Tractor Co

Bob and Sharil moved to Clay Center in August of 1968, along with their kids Randy, Kerry and Julie. There he began his partnership with Central Office Service and Supply and Copeland, Carlson and McMahan Accounting Office. He sold his accounting business in 1991 and retired from Central Office in 2002.

Bob was a faithful servant of Christ attending the St. John’s Lutheran Church and Christ Lutheran Church, as a charter member in Topeka and then as a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center. He served on the Topeka Lutheran School Board, among others. He also held many church positions as an officer and taught Sunday School.

During his off times, Bob would spend it hunting, fishing, playing cards, golfing and reading. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his growing family.

Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his Granddaughter, Drew Carlson April 20, 1986.

Surviving are his wife, Sharil.

Son, Randy and wife Suzi. Granddaughter, Dana (Josh) Hagerstrom and their kids, Clara, Ruby and Hattie. Grandsons Reid and Cord (Dustina).

Son, Kerry and wife Karen. Granddaughter Haleigh (Ben) Jung and their son, Calvin. Grandsons Zac and Jake. Granddaughter Brandi (Josh) Eilert and their kids, Brendan, Emri and Tristan. Grandson Jerad (Kayla) Boyd and their kids, Riggs and Ransom.

Daughter, Julie and husband Allen Hamel. Granddaughter Jordi (Brett) Langvardt and their kids, Braylee, Brynley and Bayler. Grandson Logan (Bethany) and their kids, Miles and Whitt. Grandson Konnor (Anna) and their kids Sawyer and Haven.

Brothers, Doug (Penny) and Arlen (Sherry). Sister Eleanor (Bill) Hiskey.

Brother-In-Laws, Steve (Sheryl) McMahan and Den (Sylvia) McMahan.

Along with many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 20 from 3-5pm at the Neill Schwensen Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center.

Services will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 10am at the St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Interment will be at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center.

Memorials can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Clay Center and sent in care of the funeral home.

The service will be live streamed on the funeral home Facebook page shortly before service time at this link. Live Service