William "Bill" Carlson

William  "Bill"  Carlson, age 76, of Adrian, MI, passed away, April 25, 2026, at Hospice of Lenawee Hospice Home.  He was born October 25, 1949, in Adrian, MI, the son of Edwin & Ilene (Schultz) Carlson.  On September 20, of 1969 he married Vickie Fisher, she survives.  Bill was retired from the Tecumseh Product Company after 40 years of service.  He loved working on and restoring old cars.  Bill loved spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren.  In addition to his wife Vickie Carlson, he is survived by two daughters, Belinda Lolley and April (Mike) Hamann; four grandchildren, Jessica Carlson, Jared Lolley, Karissa Pickering and Karter Rolland; six great grandchildren; his siblings, Betty Botkin and Larry (Norma) Carlson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin & Ilene Carlson; one brother, Wayne Carlson and one sister, Sally Salter.  Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI, with Rev. William VanValkenburg officiating.  Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills.  Viewing & Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Purse Funeral Home in Adrian, MI.  www.PurseFuneralHome.com

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