Birth date: Apr 20, 1948 Death date: Feb 12, 2022
Jerry Roger Carlson 73 passed away February 12, 2022. He was born April 20, 1948 in Hazelhurst, Wisconsin, where he lived and grew up with his parents, Alice and Bill and his younger brother, Frank. Jerry is survived by his wife W Read Obituary
I met Jerry his first day on the job in Tulsa. Within minutes I learned we both grew up in beautiful but tiny, tiny, tiny Minocqua Wisconsin, though I never met him back then because he was 5 years older than me. That common background made him special even before I learned what a kind, joyful person he was. RIP Jerry! Sally Osburn
I was truly saddened to hear the news of Jerry passing! The first time I met Jerry and Jaye I absolutely fell in love with them!! (Jaye is my cousin and I didn’t get to meet her and Jerry until my adult life). I was thankful and blessed when we did finally get to meet! Jerry was just absolutely a precious man! Jerry had such an amazing way of making you feel special and treating you like he knew you all his life! Anytime him and Jaye came to visit or we talked on the phone, there was always conversation, warmth and laughter! God gained a great man when he called Jerry home!! Shine bright cousin Jerry, until we meet again!! We love you!!
Lifting cousin Jaye up high in our prayers, we love you!!
Love and prayers, Stan and Loretta Scott
Jerry was that unique individual that was liked and admired by everyone he met. When he left Dollar, this girl originally from Seattle, started following Packers football just to have something to talk with Jerry about and hold on to the friendship. As time went by, I became a true Packers fan. Go Pack! My Seattle family even adopted the Packers as their "2nd favorite" team. Jerry's influence was far reaching. He was a man of integrity, intelligence, humor, and honor. Always respectful and encouraging toward others and so humble about his own accomplishments. Andy England and I borrowed WWJD for "what would Jerry do" in any given situation. Always calm in a crisis and able to bring people together. I would laugh hearing Jerry say "just between us girls" and after thanking him for assistance, he would often say, "just here to protect and serve" and although said with humor; I think truthfully it was always at Jerry's core to protect and serve others. So very blessed to have known this wonderful human and will miss him always. Thank you for being a joyful part of so many lives. You truly made a difference. Just between us girls, Jerry, I am going to make it to Lambeau Field and cheer on our team for both of us. Go Pack! I hope to meet Jaye and your whole family one day and thank them for sharing you with all of us.
I have never not know Jerry!! Always a good guy with a smile. In HS really enjoyed playing basketball with Jerry. Conference and Regional champs. Jerry was an excellent player. A little funny story about Jerry. When he was working in Milwaukee and Chicago he owned a Corvette that he put airplane landing lights on!! He said he could see forever but he knew they were illegal. Well you guessed it he had them on and the state patrol wanted to know what the heck he put on the car!!! Jerry was always fun!! Enjoyed texting Jerry during Packers games. Lots of fun commentary!! I will miss him! Tim Nickels
Jerry was such an optimistic kind generous man with a courageous demeanor and humble spirit. Jerry was a mentor for us in Spokane and helping us with Thrifty Car Sales. Jerry visited us in Spokane on multiple occasions and was always cheerful, warm and had a delightful sense of humor. His work ethic was incredible. Jerry always returned phone calls quickly, had advice that was encouraging and right on the mark, he was kind and warm. Often a man of his level of prestige looses humility and the work it takes to keep being a encourager. Jerry was always available and he will be dearly missed not only as a work associate but as a friend. Our sincere condolences to Jaye and the whole family. Barry & Bernadette Spokane, Washington.
Jerry had a tremendous positive impact on me and so many people over the years. He was not simply "one of a kind,". Jerry was BEYOND one of a kind. Since hearing the news, I have commiserated with some. Swapped memories. Emailed, called, texted, etc. I recalled many fond memories at work that may have been work related, or him telling a story, or just whatever. I found myself remembering his laugh. The ever present twinkle in his eye. The way he conducted himself at work, and that EVERYONE knew who Jerry was, both internally at headquarters but also so very many out in the field at both corporate and licensee locations. I am comfortable in saying that EVERYONE had a great deal of respect for him. Over the years of working with him, and watching how he handled various situations, I would find myself asking, "what would Jerry do?". It started in work situations where I would ask myself that, but over time, it grew to many different scenarios in life, "what would Jerry do?". After the obligatory "Go PACK!", I will simply say, Thank you Jerry. Thank you!
I had the pleasure of working with Jerry when they moved him over to Thrifty car sales. He was a gentleman and a scholar. I remember him always getting to work early usually around 5 or 5:30 And having two pots of coffee on. Jerry is the type of guy that would do anything for anybody and never expect anything for it. I learned so much from you about life, work ethic's and the Green Bay Packers. In the last years I was there we traveled together and I remembered the stories he would tell about growing up, life at DTAG….and especially the story about how he met Jaye.
You are greatly missed my friend. I can’t wait for the day when Isee you again in heaven. I’m sure you’ll have a pot of coffee on and wearing a Green Bay Packers Tshirt.
I had the pleasure of knowing Jerry for the dozen or so years we worked together at Dollar Thrifty. The photo on this page is perfect, for Jerry always had a smile that was infectious, and his personality was so endearing. I don't think Jerry ever met a stranger, and his willingness to go above and beyond for anyone was a model for all to live by. Jerry made everyone around him feel special, and I believe his influence in human behavior will live on for generations.
My condolences to his family.
Jay and Nita Foley
Uncle Jerry was a fantastic and kind person. I will never forget when we decided to jump right into the Woodward Dream Cruise and do a few laps with all of the classic cars one summer evening! He will be missed!!
