Rex E. A. Carlson, 58, of Wataga, Illinois died peacefully at home with his family by his side at 4:23 p.m. Sunday, October 16, 2022.
Rex was born April 14, 1964 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Raymond and Ethel (Heck) Carlson. He graduated from Alwood High School and earned his AAS from Carl Sandburg College. Rex grew up on a farm and enjoyed his younger years farming. He went on to own and operate a tire shop in Galesburg; worked for a time as a millwright putting up grain bins, and has owned and operated Carlson Excavating and Demolition for many years.
Rex married Tanya Pacheco on October 7, 2000 in Galesburg, Illinois. She survives of Wataga; as does his mother, Ethel Carlson of Galesburg; one brother Ron Carlson of Galesburg; one sister, Joyce White of Ohio; many nieces, nephews, and in-laws whom he was very fond of.
Rex was an avid collector, owning many antiques, including numerous Model A and T automobiles.
Visitation will be 5 p.m .to 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday October 20, 2022 at the funeral home, with Nathanial Aldrich officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Galesburg. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.
