It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harold LeRoy Carlson. Harold (Harry, Big Harold, Pops) passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, at the age of 88. He was born in Ceylon, Minnesota, to Ethel and Clarence Carlson on January 24th, 1936, in the midst of a blizzard. While in labor with Harold, his mother had to take a sleigh ride 2 1/2 miles to reach a car for another 9-mile trip to the hospital. She said it was all worth it.