Danny Richard Carlson

CANTON - Danny Richard Carlson, 77, of Canton passed away at 9:08 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria.

Born December 11, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of Andrew Richard and Una Pearl (Waters) Carlson. He married Debbie S. Wood on April 30, 1977, in Peoria. She died on February 2, 2011, in Peoria. He was also preceded in death by his parents; his birth mother, Betty Peck; two sisters, Patty and Connie; and one brother, Paul Carlson.

Surviving are his two children, Juanita Ashwood of Peoria and William “Andy” (Miranda) Carlson of Dunlap; four grandchildren, Eliessia, Brandon, Alyssa and Chase; one brother, Mike; and two sisters, Bonnie and Doris.

He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam.

Danny worked as a postal carrier for the United States Postal Service for 31 years before retiring. He also worked as a semi-truck driver, at Meinen Field in Peoria and with each election at the voting polls in Canton.

He was a member of the Peoria Heights Navy Marine Club and a lifetime member of the Military Order of the Devil Dogs.

Danny enjoyed fishing, bowling and making jerky. He also enjoyed spending time at the Navy Marine Club and playing darts. He loved spending time with his family.

His visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2023, at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. There will be no service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Peoria Honor Flight, PO Box 5072, Peoria, Illinois 61601; or Marine Corps League Detachment #081, 1310 E. Seiberling Avenue, Peoria Heights, Illinois 61616.

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