John Charles “Chuck” Carlson, 76, of Greeley, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley.

Chuck was born November 18, 1939 in Greeley, Colorado to John & Aileen (Pearson) Carlson. Chuck attended school in Ault until the 9th grade when they moved to Gill where he graduated from high school in 1957. He was an all-around athlete playing football, basketball, baseball, and was a state track champion in the 440. Chuck graduated from NJC in Sterling where he played wide receiver for the Plainsman football team, ran track, and was elected and served as Student Body President in 1958.

On August 16, 1959 he married Charlotte Erickson in Eaton. To this union was born two children, son Ted and daughter Sonja.

Chuck was involved in the farming and livestock feeding business in the Galeton, Eaton, Gill and Greeley area for most of his life.

He was a member of the Eaton Evangelical Free Church serving in numerous capacities throughout the years ranging from choir director to church chairman.

Chuck was active in civic and political activities. He was a Ten Year 4-H Leader, a member of the Eaton Pioneer Society and Northern Colorado Swedish Heritage Society. Chuck also served on Weld County Home Rule Charter Commission, Weld County Planning Commission, and was elected Weld County Commissioner serving from 1980-1984. Chuck was a past member of the Galeton Fire Department and served on the Western Hills Fire Board. Public service was one the great joys of his life.

While many, many people knew Chuck because of his civic, church and political activities, he may be best known for his ability to feed a crowd, be it large or small. In the 1970’s, Chuck and Charlotte started Carlson’s BBQ Specialties serving their culinary delights to hungry folks in backyards, auto dealerships, and even to the Denver Broncos in Mile High Stadium.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Charlotte of Greeley, son Ted and daughter-in-law Sheri, of Eaton, daughter Sonja and son-in-law Jeff Fornstrom of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, honorary daughter Johnnie Foster (Lance) of Nunn, four granddaughters, Krista Carlson of Amarillo, TX, Kindra Carlson of Orange County, CA, Brittany Sherman (Tevis) of Johnstown, CO and Ashley Powell (Brian of Las Vegas, NV, two great granddaughters, Brenna and Leah Sherman and a third great grandchild to arrive in October, sister, Loretta Carlson Warren of Denver, two brothers, Arthur “Skip” Carlson of Greeley and Larry Carlson of Regina, Sask., Canada. Numerous nieces, nephews, and a large extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Aileen Carlson, and his grandparents.

Services to celebrate Chuck’s life will begin with a visitation from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the Eaton Evangelical Free Church, 1325 3rd Street in Eaton. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the Eaton Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the Eaton Evangelical Free Church.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Eaton Evangelical Free Church, the Gideon’s International or Swedish Heritage Society in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. 11th Avenue, Evans, CO 80620.