Edward T. Carlson Sr., US Navy veteran, age 83, of Palos Heights, formerly of the Roseland community. Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Paulson). Devoted father of Edward, Robert, Cheryl (Mike) Yakas, Kenneth, Scott, Julie Carlson and Christine (John) Kaleta. Loving grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 5. Dear brother of Ethel Meyers, Margaret Davis and the late Leroy Carlson, Phyllis Docherty, Robert Carlson amd Audrey Thontlin. Member of Carpenters Union Local. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral service Monday 1030AM at the funeral home. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410