Daniel F. Carlin
January 17, 1940 ~ November 18, 2014
Daniel F. Carlin, age 74 of Lawler, IA passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.
Daniel Francis Carlin was born on January 17, 1940 to James and Marcella (Hentges) Carlin in New Hampton, IA. He attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School in Lawler and graduated from Lawler High school in 1957. Dan Farmed near Lawler and was employed at Oliver Corporation in Charles City. He enlisted in the Iowa National Guard and served from 1962 to 1968.
Dan was united in marriage to Mary Eileen Cooney on November, 22, 1969 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Lawler. Dan and Mary Eileen had known each other since the first grade. In 1995 Dan rented out the farm land and went to work for Featherlite in Cresco where he worked for several years.
Dan enjoyed woodworking, landscaping, playing cards, hunting, fishing, trapping, watching bull riding with friends, listening to country music, and following his grandchildren’s activities.
He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Lawler, Holy family Church in New Hampton, Lawler American Legion Harold Redman Post #279 and the Catholic Order of Foresters.
Dan is survived by his wife of 45 years Mary Eileen of Lawler; children, Dannette (Mike) Roethler of Charles City, IA, Lea (Steve) Holcomb of Vernon Hills, IL, Patrick (Mik Hansen) Carlin of Marion, IA, Paul (Samantha Kemp-Carlin) Carlin of Des Moines, IA; three grandchildren Megan, Drew, and Brynn Roethler; brother-in-law Gene (Mary Jane) Schultz Jr. of New Hampton; two nieces Susan (Wayne) Troyna of New Hampton, and Jodi (DJ) Njus of New Hampton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Patricia Schultz; and in-laws Leo and Eileen Cooney.
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I’ve known Dan most of his life. He was always a very sincere, friendly man and raised a wonderful
family. Heartfelt sympathy goes out to Mary and all of his family. God Bless.
Mary Wegner
Mary Eileen & family, Our sympathy and prayers go out to you in the loss of your husband and
father. Dan is now at peace and no longer in pain. May he rest in peace.
Mary Eileen and all the Carlin family. Please accept our condolences on the loss of your much loved husband, father, and grandfather.
Mary Eileen and family – My deepest sympathy. I hope that Wally and Loreen Heusmann make him feel welcome. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend to my parents. My deepest sympathy. Barb Heusmann Berry
Mary Eileen and family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Dan. He will be dearly missed and my you recall many fond memories during the difficult days ahead. May he finally rest in peace.
Pete & Lisa Reicks
Paul and Samantha, We’re holding your family in our hearts as you celebrate the life of your father. Take care. Love, Erik & Ryan.
To all of Dan’s family want to extend our Deepest Sympathy. Know your in our prayers and thoughts at this time for the loss of loved one. Dad spent
many years on the farm helping and enjoyed every moment.
Jack Meissen and Lyn Bruns
You are in our thoughts Mary Eileen, May God Bless you and yours.
Richard and Rose Holschlag
Carlin Family- You have my sincere sympathy at this time of your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time . Wendy (Geerts)Burgart
Dan was such a special man. WE have many memories of good times shared with him and Mary Eileen. The memories of Dan will always be with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve his loss.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your entire family at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Mary Eileen and family, you have my sympathy in the loss of Dan. I waited on him many years at the ASCS/FSA office. He was always fun to wait on and he loved his “career” in farming. Enjoy your memories that come flooding back during this time, hopefully they will help ease the loss….Connie and Tom Straw
Mary Eileen and family, you have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Eileen and Family: Thinking of you at this time and sending my sympathy from Kannapolis, NC. I’m so sorry for your loss. — Linda (Zeien) Schmickle
Our sympathy and prayers go out to you and your entire family at this difficult time.
Jeanne & Jerry Heit
Paul and Sam and family of Daniel,
My sympathies in your loss. I am thinking of you.
Lisa Witzke
Decorah
So sorry for your loss.
I can’t even think of the right words right now. With a very heavy heart- I send my deepest sympathy to you Mary and your entire family. Hold tight to all those great memories. I’ll always remember his wit and great smile and his love for his family. Until I see you Friday-big hug and may God hold each of you extra close during this very sad time.
MARY, YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. ALTHOUGH WE HAVE NOT SEEN EITHER OF YOU FOR A WHILE, WE THOUGHT OF YOU WHEN WE VISTED WITH ELAINES MON IN CALMER. DAN AND I WERE CLASSMATES AT THE LAWLER SCHOOLS. THE NEXT TIME WE ARE UP THAT WAY, WE WILL STOP IN. DON & ELAINE KOUT,LONE TREE,IA
So sorry for your loss. I hope we can meet for coffee at McDonalds after the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Rene Whaen
Mary Eileen,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Dan was a gentle man, always a pleasure to talk to.
Our thoughts and to you and the entire family.
Bob and Brenda Rausch
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. Jesus promises that we will be able to see our loved ones again at John 5:28,29 which talks about the resurrection hope. What a wonderful hope that will be! May this bible thought bring you comfort at this difficult time.