R. Leonard Carlson, age 83. Beloved husband of Mary for 56 years; loving father of Shirley Werner and the late Carol (Warren ) Marrs; dear grandfather of Glenn, Matthew, Rachel and Zachery; proud great grandfather of 2. Past Chairman of Verdandi Lodge #3 I.O.S. and Hagar Lodge #721, V.O.A. Visitation Sunday 1 to 7 pm , Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott (at Cumberland) Park Ridge, IL. In state Monday 10 am until time of service 11 am Bethesda Lutheran Church, 6803 N. Campbell, Chicago, IL. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. Memorials to Bethesda Church appreciated. Info 847-823-5122 and online guestbook www.nelsonfunerals.com