Steven J. Carlson, 62 of Twin Lakes, OH died December 24, 2011, after a short illness at Akron City Hospital Hospice.
He was born in Muncie, Indiana the son of Oka J. and H. Patricia Carlson who preceded him in death. Steve grew up in southern Ohio and moved to northern Ohio following his graduation from Ohio University in 1973 with a degree in Business Administration. He worked for the National Credit Union Administration for 31 years retiring in 2006.
Steve is survived by his wife of 23 years, Jeannette (Chin); son, Steven Oka and daughter Kelly Ann. He is also survived by several brothers and sisters, Michael D. of Kent; Gregory A. of Hudson; Jeffery A. (Melissa) of Pickerington; Andrew P. of Portland, OR; sisters, Lynn A. (Larry) Morrow of Edenton, NC; Kathleen J. (F. Thomas) Barnhart of Montgomery, TX; Susan M. (James) Brenner of North Canton; and Sharon L. (Curtis) Ayres of Hampstead, NC. He also survived by nieces and nephews: Todd and Jeremy Morrow; Nathan Brenner; Charles and Haven Ayres; Megan, Mackenzie and Matthew Carlson: and Allison and Mackenzie Carlson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jon D. Carlson.
Calling hours will be held 6-8 PM Tuesday, December 27th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Acute Palliative Care Unit, c/o Summa Health System Akron City Hospital, 525 E. Market Street, PO Box 2090, Akron, OH 44304-1619.