Virginia Carlson

Virginia “Ginger” Carol Carlson, age 79, of Grantsburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Ginger was born on February 24, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, to Doramae (Gwinn) and Lewis Hullen. When Ginger was in her early teens, the family moved to Hialeah, FL. She attended public schools there and was 1955 graduate of Hialeah High School. Ginger enlisted in the United States Navy on October 22, 1956. While stationed at Naval Air Station, Olathe, KS, she met Robert William Carlson. They were united in marriage on May 11, 1957. Ginger was released from active service on August 14, 1957, receiving an honorable discharge. Ginger and Robert moved to Center City, MN, and raised their three children on the family farm. She also owned and operated Wildwood Kennel, where she boarded and groomed animals. Ginger and her family moved to the Burnett County in 1994. She enjoyed growing flowers on the farm, photography and reading. She also loved her pet cats and birds. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Doramae Hullen; her husband, Bob Carlson; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Henry Henn; and brother-in-law, George Reed. Ginger is survived by her children: Greg Carlson, Kris Carlson and Eric Carlson; grandchildren: Joe Pagello, Matt Pagello and Luke Pagello; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Margie Reed. Committal service with full military honors will be conducted at 11:00 am, Monday, August 15, 2016, at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Grantsburg, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.