Carlson, Curtis A. "Curt" age 62, of Coon Rapids. Curt was a Vietnam veteran serving as a helicopter pilot and was a recipient of the Bronze Star with 3 Service Stars. Preceded in death by mother, Dolores. Survived by wife, Denise; father, Gordon; brother, Scott (Renee); sister-in-law & brother- in-law, Beverly & Dennis Whipple; nephew, Matt (Jess) Carlson and niece, Alissa Carlson and her fiance, Graf; other relatives and many friends. Funeral service Wednesday, 1:30 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation 1 hour prior to service only. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to either the Disabled American Veterans or to the Vietnam Veterans of America. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220