Lane was born May 11, 1953, in Clinton, IA, the son of Osmind and Dorothy (Darr) Carlson. He married Beth Housenga on August 11, 1975, in Rock Island, IL. He worked as a mechanic for many years. Lane enjoyed fishing, and he could fix anything. He will be remembered as a wonderful father.
Survivors include his wife, Beth Carlson, of Albany; one daughter, Angela Carlson, of KY; two sons, Jeffrey (Jonni) Carlson, and Lane E. Carlson; two sisters, Lauren Hoenicke, and Rene Sanquist, all of Albany; three brothers, Larry (Diane) Carlson, of Spring Valley, Lance Carlson, of Clinton, IA, and Bill Hanson, of WI; and 8 grandchildren, Eliceo, Trevin, Arriana, Alivia, Javon, Jacob, Jaxon, and Zane.
Lane was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Lynn Powlista, and Missi Hanson; sister-in-law, Debra Hanson; brother-in-law, Todd Hoenicke; and one nephew, James Hanson.
Cremation rites will be accorded. No services will be held at this time.
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